Vehicle recall 03V212000 · June 5, 2003
Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500
Certain heavy duty pickup trucks, the aluminum wheels may have excessive porosity in the center hub area which can cause a wheel to crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain heavy duty pickup trucks, the aluminum wheels may have excessive porosity in the center hub area which can cause a wheel to crack.
- Consequence
- This could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin June 17, 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 1-800-992-1997.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. C21.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
- 03V212000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 2003
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- C21
- Owner notification
- June 17, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,086
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Ram 2500 (2003): 2003
- Dodge Ram 3500 (2003): 2003
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