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Vehicle recall 03V078000 · March 10, 2003

2002 Dodge Ram 1500

On certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the HVAC blower motor circuit.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the HVAC blower motor circuit. Localized heating from current flow with the blower speed set on high may cause the terminal contacts to relax and lose electrical contact. This can cause the HVAC blower motor to become inoperative.
Consequence
This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition. Owner notification began April 15, 2003. 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. C11.CUSTOMERS can 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
03V078000
Reported to NHTSA
March 10, 2003
Filed by
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign
C11
Owner notification
April 10, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected
287,725
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Column
Recall 03V078000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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