Dodge · 1977–1993
Ramcharger Recalls
9 known recalls affecting the Dodge Ramcharger (1977–1993). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Dodge Ramcharger Recalls
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Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1105 - evaporative emissions. Defective evaporative canister.
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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 from a parked position and cause a crash. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and suspect park sprag rod assemblies will be replaced.
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ON VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC LOCKING FRONT HUBS, THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE, BETWEEN THE BODY BRAKE TUBING AND THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED (TWISTED) DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. IF TWISTED, THE HOSE CAN BE LOOPED UPON ITSELF IN A MANNER THAT MAY ALLOW ABRASIVE CONTACT DURING NORMAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN EVENTUAL HOSE FAILURE AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND BRAKE LINES REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
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On certain vehicles, the brake booster vacuum hose port in the base of the carburetor could become blocked with frozen moisture after an extended period of highway driving at low ambient temperatures. This may result in intermittant loss of brake power assist on a second application of the brake pedal. Correction: the brake booster vacuum hose will be relocated to the intake manifold.
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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 braking capability. This could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
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Certain vehicles may have been built with an improperly installed (twisted) front brake hose. This could allow abrasive contact during normal suspension travel and result in eventual hose failure and partial loss of braking capability.
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THE STEP BUMPER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK IN A REAR IMPACT THEREFORE THE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
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On certain vehicles, the steering intermediate shaft pot coupling may have an oversized serration diameter in the attachment area of the steering gear shaft or steering column. The attachment may loosen resulting in steering freeplay with a possible loss of steering control.
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On certain vehicles, the front wheel bearings may not seat properly causing excessive wheel end play and eventual failure of the hubs.
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