Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #99V214000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V214000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 49,066 affected units, DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). the front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. the shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V214000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 1999-08-09T00:00:00

Subject: Daimlerchrysler/suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 49,066

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 835

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). the front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. the shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.

Consequence Summary: This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99V214000

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Created At: 1742808662

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