Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V504000 Reported December 10, 2003

Daimlerchrysler/fmvss 120/tires

Q: What is recall 03V504000?

NHTSA recall 03V504000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 10, 2003. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/fmvss 120/tires. The recall affects approximately 214 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 214 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V504000

Manufacturer Campaign

C40

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

214

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 10, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Corrective Action

Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 03V504000 or campaign C40.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V504000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V504000?

NHTSA recall 03V504000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 10, 2003. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/fmvss 120/tires. The recall affects approximately 214 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V504000 or the manufacturer campaign number C40. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.