JHZR2
Staff member
Ill soon be the owner of a 1996 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel. I always wanted one, and happened upon a good deal for a 2wd that will serve some near-term needs for a work truck well.
I ran the VIN, and found that there are some open recalls... I have no relationship with the nearby or any Dodge dealer. So what happens next? I suspect they will hesitantly take it in to do the work? Or will they because it is so old? Since this is an older truck with higher miles, can they deny the work for any reason (any sob story excuse they wish?).
Whats the best bet for getting this all done?
Year: 1996 Make: DODGE Model: RAM REGULAR CAB 4X2
Number of Open Recalls: 3
NHTSA Recall Number: 00V-135 Recall Date: May 10, 2000 Manufacturer Recall Number: 875
SUMMARY:
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT.
SAFETY RISK:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
REMEDY:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
This recall data last refreshed:
Jul 25, 2020
NHTSA Recall Number: 01V-037 Recall Date: February 12, 2001 Manufacturer Recall Number: 970
SUMMARY:
THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE MAY FRAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE JOINTS MAY CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
SAFETY RISK:
EITHER CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE TRUCKS STOPPING DISTANCE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT WARNING.
REMEDY:
THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE, THROTTLE LINKAGE ROD ENDS AND LINKAGE BALL STUDS MUST BE REPLACED.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
This recall data last refreshed:
Jul 25, 2020
NHTSA Recall Number: 01V-040 Recall Date: February 12, 2001 Manufacturer Recall Number: 973
SUMMARY:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AND BIND IN THE RELEASED POSITION.
SAFETY RISK:
IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, AND IF THE SECONDARY LATCH BINDS, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
REMEDY:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MUST BE REPLACED.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
I ran the VIN, and found that there are some open recalls... I have no relationship with the nearby or any Dodge dealer. So what happens next? I suspect they will hesitantly take it in to do the work? Or will they because it is so old? Since this is an older truck with higher miles, can they deny the work for any reason (any sob story excuse they wish?).
Whats the best bet for getting this all done?
Year: 1996 Make: DODGE Model: RAM REGULAR CAB 4X2
Number of Open Recalls: 3
NHTSA Recall Number: 00V-135 Recall Date: May 10, 2000 Manufacturer Recall Number: 875
SUMMARY:
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT.
SAFETY RISK:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
REMEDY:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
This recall data last refreshed:
Jul 25, 2020
NHTSA Recall Number: 01V-037 Recall Date: February 12, 2001 Manufacturer Recall Number: 970
SUMMARY:
THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE MAY FRAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE JOINTS MAY CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
SAFETY RISK:
EITHER CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE TRUCKS STOPPING DISTANCE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT WARNING.
REMEDY:
THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE, THROTTLE LINKAGE ROD ENDS AND LINKAGE BALL STUDS MUST BE REPLACED.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
This recall data last refreshed:
Jul 25, 2020
NHTSA Recall Number: 01V-040 Recall Date: February 12, 2001 Manufacturer Recall Number: 973
SUMMARY:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AND BIND IN THE RELEASED POSITION.
SAFETY RISK:
IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, AND IF THE SECONDARY LATCH BINDS, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
REMEDY:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MUST BE REPLACED.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
