RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Recalls
Recall 98V075000: Possible Hub Fatigue Fracture
Year: 1998
Make: DODGE TRUCK
Model: RAM
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1550
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks. The brake rotor material strength is not sufficient causing a hub fatigue fracture.
This fracture can result in crack propagation around the wheel mounting bolt circle ultimately resulting in a wheel separation.
Dealers will inspect the brake rotors and if necessary, replace these rotors.
Owner notification is expected to begin during May 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do
not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
