1998 DODGE RAM 2500 Trailer Hitches Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Trailer Hitches Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM 2500
2 trailer hitches complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Trailer Hitches Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER HITCH FRACTURED IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V107000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
I HAVE A 1998 DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB WITH THE CUMMINGS DIESEL. I TOW A ENCLOSED LAWN TRAILER THAT WEIGHS ABOUT 500 LBS. HITCH IS RATED AT 10'000 LBS. ABOUT A MONTH AGO I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE UNHITCHING MY TRAILER. HAD TO PUT REAR WHEELS ON A 2X4 TO GET THE DOLLY DOWN. I CHECKED THE HITCH AND FOUND THE 2 REAR BOLTHOLES HAT TORE OUTAND THE 2 MIDDLE HOLES WERE CRACKED ALLOWING THE HITCH TO DROP ABOUT 1 1/4 INCHES. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER THE STATED NO RECALL SO NO REPAIR. I CONTACTED THE MFG. AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. SO ABOUT A MONTH LATER I TRIED AGAIN NO HITCH. I FOUND A RECALL ON LINE #872 CALLED AGAIN THE STATED NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK. I PURCHAED A NEW HITCH FROM DODGE WHICH HAS 4 BOLS ON EACH SIDE NOT 3. INFO I FOUND STATES INFERRIOR...
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Tires
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Structurebody
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Visibilitywindshield
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Fuel System Other
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Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Wheels
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Equipment
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Exterior Lighting
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Seats
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Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Service Brakes Air
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Structurebodytailgate
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Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
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Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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