Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 04V-185 · 1998–2003 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-185 covers 44,588 1998–2003 Dodge RAM for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected44,5881 model

ReportedApr 12, 2004Owners notified Sep 27, 2004

Complaints since24Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.

The risk

THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D20.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Built from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.