Vehicle recall 03V503000 · December 4, 2003
Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 2500
On certain pickup trucks, the transfer case to transmission attaching fasteners may not be tightened correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks, the transfer case to transmission attaching fasteners may not be tightened correctly. This could cause the transmission adapter or transfer case housing to crack and leak fluid.
- Consequence
- Continued operation can result in propeller shaft separation and damage to fuel system components, which could lead to a fuel leak. Fluid and/or fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can cause an underbody fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retighten the transfer case to transmission fasteners. Owner notification began on December 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. C39.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
- 03V503000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 4, 2003
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- C39
- Owner notification
- December 22, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 514
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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 1500 (2004): 2004
- Dodge Ram 2500 (2004): 2004
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