Improper wheel lug nut torque could allow a wheel to loosen and cause a crash without warning.

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Date Announced

JUN 05, 2001

Vehicles Affected

212

Dodge Recall #

985

NHTSA Campaign #

01V184000

Summary

Vehicle description: Vans. A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.

Actions

Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. Owner notification began June 4, 2001. All owners have been contacted.

Documents (7)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report