NHTSA recall 03V-077 (03V077000)

visibility recall reported March 10, 2003 - about 195,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V077000
Also written as: 03V-077
Manufacturer number: C10
Reported: March 10, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~195,500
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MIRROR DETENT RETAINER KIT TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2003. 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 03V-077 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram 1500 - 2002

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