NHTSA recall 01V-289 (01V289000)

tires recall reported September 10, 2001 - about 151 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V289000
Also written as: 01V-289
Manufacturer number: 995
Reported: September 10, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~151
Component: tires

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2500 WAGONS WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRES.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE A TIRE TO BLOW OUT IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AT THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. .

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOAD RANGE 'D' TIRES WITH CORRECT LOAD RANGE 'E' TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-289 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 2001

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