RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (2000)
Technical Service Bulletin # 971
Date: 010301
Recall - Brake Hose/ABS Wheel Sensor Replacement
March 2001
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall No. 971
Front Brake Hoses and ABS Wheel Speed Sensors
Models
2000
(BR/BE) Dodge Ram 2500 Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trucks
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) (Sales Code - BGK) built at the:
St. Louis North Assembly Plant ("J" in the 11th VIN position) through September 3, 1999 (MDH 090300)
Saltillo Assembly Plant ("G" in the 11th VIN position) through
September 2, 1999 (MDH 090214)
Lago Alberto Assembly Plant ("M" in the 11th VIN position) through September 1, 1999 (MDH 090119).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The front brake hoses and/or ABS wheel speed sensor wires on about 2,000 of the above vehicles may contact the front wheel or tire Prolonged brake
hose contact could wear a hole in the brake hose and cause a partial brake system loss. This could cause an accident without warning. Prolonged ABS
sensor wire contact could damage the wire and cause a loss of the ABS function.
Repair
Both front brake hose assemblies must be replaced. ABS wheel Speed sensor wires must be inspected for damage and the sensors must me replaced if
necessary.
Alternate Transportation
If inspection determines that ABS wheel speed sensor replacement is required and the vehicle must be held overnight, dealers should attempt to
minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle.
Parts Information
A.
Front Brake Hoses
Part Number
Description
CBA19710
Front Brake Hose Package
Each package contains the following components:
Quantity
Description
1
Front Brake Hose - Right
1
Front Brake Hose - Left
4
Copper Gaskets
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Front Brake Hose
Packages to service about 25% of those vehicles.
B.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
Due to the small number of involved vehicles expected to require ABS wheel speed sensor replacement, no ABS sensors will be distributed initially.
ABS sensors, P/N 05015882AA, should be ordered only after inspection determines that replacement is required. Very few vehicles are expected to
