What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2000106
- Recall date
- 17 April 2000
- Make
- Dodge
- Models
- Ram
- Model years
- 1998 to 2000
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 22,881
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain pickup trucks, the trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using materials with insufficient physical properties (i.e. yield and tensile strength). After extended usage, brackets built without proper material may fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame. This could result in separation of the towed unit creating a possible road hazard and crash. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and any trailer hitch that exhibits evidence of fatigue cracking will be replaced. If there is no evidence of cracking, two reinforcement plates will be installed.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2000106.