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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 09:50 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98V075000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / RAM     1998 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: APR 02, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V075000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 1550 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE. Consequence: THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1998. 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.