NHTSA recall 03V-212 (03V212000)

wheels recall reported June 5, 2003 - about 1,086 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V212000
Also written as: 03V-212
Manufacturer number: C21
Reported: June 5, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~1,086
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE POROSITY IN THE CENTER HUB AREA WHICH CAN CAUSE A WHEEL TO CRACK.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 17, 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 1-800-992-1997.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-212 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Ram 2500 - 2003

Dodge Ram 3500 - 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.