RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # B20
Date: 021201
Recall - Axle Flange Reinforcements
December 2002
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall No. B20
Axle Flange Reinforcements
Models
2002
(DR)
Dodge Ram Pick-Up Truck (4WD models only)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above four wheel drive vehicles built at the:
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Warren Truck Assembly Plant ("S" in the 11th VIN Position) from July 22, 2001 through November 29, 2001 (MDH 072200 through 112910).
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St. Louis North Assembly Plant ("J" in the 11th VIN Position) from July 22, 2001 through November 29, 2001 (MDH 072200 through 112920).
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Saltillo Assembly Plant ("G" in the 11th VIN Position) from July 22, 2001 through November 30, 2001 (MDH 072200 through 113023).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to stop sale and complete this recall service on these
vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on
vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The rear axle flange welds on about 40,000 of the above trucks may fatigue and allow the brake caliper to rotate. This may cause a rear brake tube to
leak, resulting in a partial brake system loss and increased stopping distance. The increased stopping distance can cause an accident without warning.
Repair
An axle flange reinforcement bracket must be installed on the right and left side of the rear axle.
Parts Information
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced will receive enough Axle Flange Reinforcement Bracket Packages to service about 10% of
those vehicles.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
