Dodge Ram Van — Other
High risk
Dec 5, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperable. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the PARK position with the ignition key removed (
Also affects: Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram
Dodge Ram Van — Brakes
High risk
Apr 8, 2004
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector and compromise the sealing integrity of the connector. This may allow developm
Dodge Ram Van — Engine
High risk
Jul 6, 2002
Model years: 1997, 1998
Certain Ram trucks equipped with a diesel engine. The potential is for the throttle control linkage joints to corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick, which could result in
Dodge Ram Van — Electrical
High risk
Aug 13, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vans and wagons. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive s
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 24, 2001
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of C.M.V.S.S. No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The front seat belt retractor may not work properly, it therefore will not adequate
Also affects: Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Lhs, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Dakota
Dodge Ram Van — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 23, 1999
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the air bag electronic control module (AECM) will corrode if water/road salt is introduced onto the interior floor in the proximity of the AECM. The resulting
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 14, 1999
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, impacts directly on the cover of the airbag electronic control module (AECM) located under the driver's seat could cause the airbag to deploy inadvertently. Th
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 20, 1998
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, the driver's side front power seat may not have adequate structural strength. The seat attaching welds were not made to specification, and as a result, the sea
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Emissions
High risk
Sep 19, 1997
Model years: 1996
Certain vehicles have been built with an incorrect Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECIi) label. The label incorrectly identifies the engine family and emission system bar co
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Powertrain
High risk
May 7, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996
On certain vehicles, the transmission fluid temperature could exceed the melting point of the connector which retains the fluid line to the transmission. Should this occur, the flu
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Other
High risk
Feb 12, 1996
Model years: 1996
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 110 - tire selection and rims. The tire/wheel specification information on the vehicle certification label indicates a minimum size smalle
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Electrical
High risk
Dec 15, 1995
Model years: 1996
On certain vehicles, the fasteners which secure the generator cartridge fuse to the Power Distribution Centre (PDC) may have an improper clamp load. Improper clamping may result in
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Steering
High risk
Jun 16, 1995
Model years: 1991
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel armature may crack due to fatigue and separate from the centre hub attachment to the steering column. This could adversely affect steering c
Also affects: Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram
Dodge Ram Van — Emissions
High risk
Dec 6, 1994
Model years: 1993
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - exhaust emissions. Vehicle emission control information label specifies an incorrect spark plug for this application. Correction: C
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Brakes
High risk
May 31, 1993
Model years: 1994
On certain vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may contain an undersized brake return check valve. This could result in high pedal effort ABS stops
Also affects: Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Suspension
High risk
Feb 13, 1992
Model years: 1991, 1992
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 120 - tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars. Certification Label specifies a minimum front tire/wheel which is la
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Brakes
High risk
Nov 20, 1991
Model years: 1991
On certain vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), the high pressure hose may leak or detach due to inadequate crimping of the hose-to-end fittings. This condition
Also affects: Chrysler Dynasty, Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Chrysler Imperial, Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Ram Van — Emissions
High risk
Feb 13, 1991
Model years: 1989, 1990
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1105 - evaporative emissions. Defective evaporative canister.
Also affects: Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Ram
Dodge Ram Van — Electrical
High risk
May 26, 1988
Model years: 1988
On certain vehicles with an optional 700 amp battery, the front "three-cell" vent cap of the battery may become dislodged by the vehicle's inner hood panel. A dislodged vent cap wo
Dodge Ram Van — Powertrain
High risk
Jan 5, 1988
Model years: 1988
On certain vehicles, the automatic transmissions may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt (unengaged) position. If this occurs the vehicle may roll fr
Also affects: Dodge Dakota, Dodge Power Ram, Dodge Ram Wagon, Dodge Ramcharger
Dodge Ram Van — Structure
High risk
Jul 3, 1987
Model years: 1987
On certain vehicles, the rear axle shafts may contain brake drum/wheel studs that are not concentric with the drum pilot diameter. This could prevent full seating of the drum to th
Also affects: Dodge D250, Dodge Ram Wagon, Dodge W250
Dodge Ram Van — Brakes
High risk
Feb 7, 1986
Model years: 1986
On certain vehicles, the master cylinder may have been overstressed and cracked during cylinder manufacture. A cracked cylinder may fail during braking resulting in loss of vehicle
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Dodge Ramcharger
Dodge Ram Van — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 1985
Model years: 1985
Certain vehicles do not comply with labeling requirements of CMVSS120- Tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Electrical
High risk
Sep 28, 1982
Model years: 1983
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with a defective ignition switch which could provide the potential for starter actuation when the switch is in the accessory position. Engi
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram Wagon
Dodge Ram Van — Structure
High risk
Mar 11, 1980
Model years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
Certain vehicles may develop a crack in the left frame rail near the point of power steering gear attachment. If the crack progresses through most or all of the rail section, some
Also affects: Dodge Sportsman, Dodge Tradesman