NHTSA recall 01V-184 (01V184000)

wheels recall reported June 5, 2001 - about 212 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V184000
Also written as: 01V-184
Manufacturer number: 985
Reported: June 5, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~212
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS. A SUBSTITUTE WHEEL LUG NUT TIGHTENING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT TO ASSURE PROPER TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS.

Why it is dangerous

IMPROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE COULD ALLOW A WHEEL TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL LUG NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-184 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 2001

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