NHTSA recall 98V-075 (98V075000)

service brakes, air recall reported April 8, 1998 - about 1,550 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V075000
Also written as: 98V-075
Reported: April 8, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,550
Component: service brakes, air

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-075 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1998

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