Vehicle recall 02V042000 · February 7, 2002
2001 Dodge Ram
On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.
- Consequence
- This could cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque setting. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall NO.B04.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 2002
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- B04
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 268,740
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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