Recall 99V-115: 1994–1999 Dodge RAM
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999, covering about 8,883 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
The risk
The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began december 27, 1999. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Clutch Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V115000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge RAM | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-115?
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
How is recall 99V-115 fixed?
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.