2002 Dodge Ram 2500 problems
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.
Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge line of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933.
Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, the third-generation Ram heavy-duty won the award in 2003, the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010 and the fourth-generation Ram 1500 won in 2013 and 2014, and the current fifth-generation Ram pickup became the first truck in history to win the award three times, winning in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Common 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Interior Accessories Problems:
- Owners have reported 67 interior accessories problems, including issues with components inside the vehicle. These complaints cover a range of interior features that have malfunctioned or failed.
- Body / Paint Problems:
- There are 5 reported body/paint problems, indicating issues with the exterior body and paintwork of the vehicle. These complaints may involve paint defects, rust, or body panel issues.
- Electrical Problems:
- Owners have reported 5 electrical problems, highlighting issues with the electrical system of the vehicle. These complaints could involve issues with the wiring, lights, or electronic components.
- Fuel System Problems:
- 4 fuel system problems have been reported, indicating issues related to the fuel system of the vehicle. These complaints may involve fuel leaks, fuel pump failures, or fuel delivery issues.
- Transmission Problems:
- There are 3 reported transmission problems, suggesting issues with the transmission system of the vehicle. These complaints may include transmission slipping, rough shifting, or transmission failure.
- Engine Problems:
- Owners have reported 2 engine problems, indicating issues with the engine of the vehicle. These complaints may involve engine performance issues, overheating, or engine component failures.
- Cooling System Problems:
- 1 cooling system problem has been reported, highlighting issues with the vehicle's cooling system. This complaint may involve overheating, coolant leaks, or radiator problems.
- Drivetrain Problems:
- There is 1 reported drivetrain problem, indicating issues with the vehicle's drivetrain components. This complaint may involve problems with the driveshaft, differential, or axles.
- Exhaust System Problems:
- Owners have reported 1 exhaust system problem, suggesting issues with the vehicle's exhaust system. This complaint may involve exhaust leaks, catalytic converter issues, or muffler problems.
- Wheels / Hubs Problems:
- There is 1 reported problem related to wheels/hubs, indicating issues with the vehicle's wheels or hubs. This complaint may involve wheel bearing failures, alignment issues, or wheel damage.
These reported problems provide insights into the common issues faced by owners of the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500. Addressing these concerns promptly can help maintain the vehicle's performance and reliability.
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The worst years to buy a used Ram 2500 are 2013, 2012, and 2015 due to various engine, electrical, and steering problems. With proper maintenance and care, the Ram 2500 can easily reach 350,000 trouble-free miles, but it requires following manufacturer-recommended routines.
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The worst years
A few model years, in particular, have proven more problematic than others. Model years 2011 and 2012 stand out when it comes to bad years for the 5.7L HEMI, with 2012 being an especially lousy period for Ram pickups. The biggest issue with the 2012 Ram 1500 is the infamous "HEMI tick."
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We recommend staying away from the 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2011 models. Many issues stem from these years. A few of the common appear in the format of transmission failure, charging system troubles, and electrical issues. These can be costly to handle and inconvenient for any driver.
Is a 2002 Dodge Cummins a good engine?
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What years should I not buy a Dodge Ram 2500?
The worst years to buy a used Ram 2500 are 2013, 2012, and 2015 due to various engine, electrical, and steering problems. With proper maintenance and care, the Ram 2500 can easily reach 350,000 trouble-free miles, but it requires following manufacturer-recommended routines.
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Many of the Ram truck problems we've seen involve exhaust manifold failures, compression issues, leaks, stalls, cylinder head malfunctions, and more. These Ram customer service complaints have been relatively common in recent years. If something seems off with your engine, get it inspected ASAP.
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Ram 2500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Fuel system problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2002 Dodge Ram 2500
The NHTSA has received 156 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 vehicles.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-09
- VIN: 3D7KU28D53G
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 5.7 V8 4WD. MY STEERING HAS GOTTEN REALLY LOOSE OVER THE LAST WEEK. I BROUGHT IT IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL. AND THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT MY STEERING GEAR WAS GOING OUT AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE BAD.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-01
- VIN: 3B7KF23622M
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WONT ACCELATE THEN LOOSE POWER , THEN AFEW A FEW MINUTES DRIVES GREAT THEN NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL NOT ACCELATE DRANGE LOSING POWER LIKE THAT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-18
- VIN: 3B7KF236X2M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASHBOARD HAS STARTED CRACKING AND SHARP PIECES OF PLASTIC HAVE BECOME LOOSE CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR THEM TO BECOME PROJECTILES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. SEEMS MOST OF THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECES ARE BRITTLE INSIDE THE VEHICLES PASSENGER CABIN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-07
- VIN: 3B7KF236X2M
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND USED ACCELERATOR PETAL TO ACCELERATE, ENGINE RPM WENT TO MAX AND SPEED INCREASED 20 MPH AND CONTINUED. TAPPED ACCERATOR AND TURNED OF SPEED CONTROL, SPEED CONTINUED. PUT GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND WORKED MY WAY TO ROAD SIDE. FOUND THAT CABLE FRAYED AND JAMMED AT HIGH RPM. DISCONNECTED CABLE AND HAVE NOT FOUND REPLACEMENT CABLE YET. PART DISCONTINUED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3B7KF23C32M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND RELATED UNDERPINNINGS AND SUPORT STRUCTURE FOR EVERYTHING FROM PASSENGER AIRBAG,RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND VENTS, HEADLIGHT, MIRROR DEFROSTER, GAUGE POD, ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG, ETC. BEGAN DISINTEGRATING IN LARGE SHARP PIECES WHILE DRIVING. THESE PIECES CUT WIRING AND FLES FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND ARE DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IN MULTIPLE WAYS WORSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD TO REMOVE RADIO, AND DISABLE AIRBAGS FOR SAFETY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONE ARE POTENTIALLY IN THE THOUSANDS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-31
- VIN: 3B7KF23672M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DASH HAS CRACKED INTO SEVERAL PIECES THAT ARE NOW A HAZZARD OF FLYING SHARDS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THERE ARE HOLES INT THE DASH WHERE THE PIECES HAVE BROKEN OUT THAT CAN ALLOW DEBRIS TO FALL INSIDE THE DASH THAT CAN CAUSE FIRES OR ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-29
- VIN: 3B7KF23Z52M
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I AM HEARING A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, PLAY IN STEERING, TRUCK IS WOBBLING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROADS, HISSING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT END WHEN ACCELERATING. PLAY IN STEERING GEAR BOX. THE CLICKING POPPING SOUND I HEAR WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IS WHEN DRIVING OR NOT MOVING. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK PULL FAR RIGHT ON THE ROAD WHEN GOING ON UNEVEN ROADS.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-28
- VIN: 3B7KF23C22M
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DODGE RAM "DEATH WOBBLE" OR SHIMMY PHENOMENON, WHILE IN MOTION AND ENCOUNTERING HIGHWAY ROAD SURFACE CHANGES.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- VIN: 3B7KF23602M
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT WAS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. WHILE A MOTHER WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE TWO YEAR OLD PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM THE PARK POSITION INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CAUSED THE MOTHER TO FALL. THE CHILD SUBSEQUENTLY FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS RUN OVER BY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CHILD WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE NEARBY HOSPITAL. THE CHILD WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED UPON ARRIVAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER WAS: 2017-6489. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,013. .UPDATED 09/07/17 *BF *JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
- VIN: 3B7KF23622M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TRUCK GARAGE KEPT FOR 10 OF ITS 14 YEARS. CURRENT MILEAGE 2017 = 90,000. AUG 2014 DASH BOARD BEGAN TO CRACK AND FALL APART - TRUCK HAD ONLY 79,950 MILES! PLASTIC PIECES FALL INTO DASH HOLES AND GET STUCK UNDER DASH AMONGST STEERING WHEEL, ELECTRICAL WIRES/CONTROLS, ETC. PLASTIC PIECES CAN FALL AT ANY TIME WHETHER IN MOTION OR STATIONARY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-05
- VIN: 3B7KC23672M
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ON I-5 IN PORTLAND, OREGON, I LOST CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WHEN INTO A "DEAD PEDAL MODE". I WAS ON A VERY BUSY SECTION OF THIS INTERSTATE AND HAD TO IMMEDIATELY FIND A LOCAL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEXT TO AN ON RAMP. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WAS AN ELECTRONIC PROBLEM.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-20
- VIN: 3B7KF23662M
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: DEATH WOBBLE. EXPERIENCE WHEN HITTING SMALL/MINOR BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR RAILROAD TRACKS. VIOLENT SHAKING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TRY TO COME TO A STOP. SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT THAT THE DRIVER IS BOUNCED AROUND IN THE SEAT, MOMENTARILY AIRBORNE AND ITESM IN THE TRUCK FLY AROUND. LAWSUIT WAS ISSUSED ON 2004 AND NEWER MODELS BUT AFFECTS OLDER MODELS AS WELL. WE NOW HAVE PAID $900 IN PARTS TO FIX THE "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT HAD WE KNOWN WAS AN ISSUE, WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THE TRUCK. COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN IT IS OUR DAILY DRIVER AND WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PARK IT AND PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO REPLACE IT WITH. CANNOT SELL IN CURRENTY CONDITION HAVING A "DEATH WOBBLE". NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PURCHASED PARTS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- VIN: 3B7KF23602M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DASHBOARD HAS LITERALLY BROKEN INTO PIECES AND SHARDS 3 YEARS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WE HAVE GREAT CONCERNS FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE DRIVING AND/OR RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. THE SHARDS ARE VERY SHARP AND COULD EITHER PUNCTURE THE AIRBAG OR CAUSE HARM TO AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE MANY VEHICLES WITHIN A PERIOD OF YEARS MADE BY THIS MANUFACTURER THAT HAVE ALL HAD THIS SIMILAR ISSUE. IT IS OBVIOUSLY DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE PLASTIC USED IN THE DASHBOARDS AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT OFFERED A RECALL FOR THIS REAL SAFETY ISSUE. WOULD THEY SETTLE FOR THIS WITH THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES IN A VEHICLE WITH THIS ISSUE. THE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY DISINTEGRATING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-03
- VIN: 3B7KF23642M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DASH IS CRACKING AND DISINTEGRATING AND THE SHARP SHARDS OF THE PLASTIC DASH PIECES ARE A SAFETY HAZARD.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-01
- VIN: 3B7KF23612M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASH STARTED CRACKING IN 2009 AND PIECES ARE FALLING OFF. THE CRACKED DASH AND LOOSE PIECES ARE DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE YEARS AGO.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-20
- VIN: 3B7KF23632M
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE SPECIFICS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-14
- VIN: 3B7KF26602M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASH CRACKING SEVERELY. IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS PLASTIC SHARDS WILL IMPALE PASSENGER AND/OR DRIVER
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- VIN: 3B7KF23C52M
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE FAILURE STARTED SMALL, BUT WORSENED PROGRESSIVELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-01
- VIN: 3B7KF23662M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING BADLY AND CRUMBLING. LARGE HOLES ARE FORMING AND BROKEN PIECES OF PLASTIC FROM THE DASH ARE FALLING INTO THE DASH AREA. THE DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT IT TOOK A GREATER AMOUNT OF DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-18
- VIN: 3B7KF236X2M
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD A HOLE THAT WAS INCREASING IN SIZE AND IT WAS COLLAPSING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-15
- VIN: 3D7KU28683G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: DASH BOARD IS CRUMBLING EXPOSING NUMEROUS CONTROLS, GAUGES, WIRING, AND AIRBAG COMPONENTS WHICH IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THE A/C HAS SEIZED TO WORK ANYMORE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS SPREADING TO OTHER CONTROL GAUGES AND COMPONENTS. THE SAFETY OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOW A CONCERN. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-01
- VIN: 3B7KC23C92M
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: IN DECEMBER,2011, I PURCHASED 2 EQUALIZER SPORT A/P TIRES. IN AUGUST 2013 , ONE OF THEM HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH I CAUGHT AND REPLACED IT BEFORE A BIGGER PROBLEM. IN MARCH, 2014 THE TREAD OF THE SECOND TIRE CAME OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. IT DAMAGED MY VEHICLE. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT MY WIFE AND I WERE NOT HURT AS WE WERE TOWING A 12,000 POUND 5TH WHEEL RV. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE ABOUT THE SECOND INCIDENT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3B7KF23652M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: THIS DIESEL TRUCK WAS STARTED IN ORDER TO LET IT WARM UP. OWNER WENT INTO A BUILDING TO RETRIEVE A PAIR OF GLOVES AND RETURNED 5 MIN LATER TO FIND THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF THE FRONT COWL AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE WAS ATTEMPTED IN ORDER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT HOWEVER THE LOCKING MECHANISM KEPT THE DOORS SHUT SO ENTRY COULD NOT BE ATTAINED. THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND IT HAD LOCKED THE DOORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE BUSTED OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN ORDER TO GAIN ENTRY. ONCE THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED THE PROBLEM AREA WAS EVIDENT. THE ENTIRE HEATER BLOWER AREA WAS MELTED. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-10
- VIN: 3B6KC26Z22M
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASH (ABOUT 2") AND THE FELT WEAK AND SPONGY. AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTH I NOTICE THE CRACK GROWN ACROSS THE DASH (ABOUT 24") AND FELT REALLY WEEK. AFTER 5 MONTHS FROM THE INITIAL CRACK THE WHOLE DASH HAS FELL APART INTO LARGE CHUNKS AND NOW THERE IS NO DASH LEFT EXPOSING ALL THE COMPONENTS UNDER IT. I REGULARLY CLEANED AND TREATED THE DASH WITH DASH PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS BUT DID NOT PREVENT CONDITION. *TR
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500.
- Manufacturer: SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.
- Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Summary: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
- Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
- Manufacturer: K&N ENGINEERING, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
- Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
- Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
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