Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V505000 Reported December 10, 2003

Daimlerchrysler/fmvss 102/certification label

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Equipment · 35,692 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V505000
Manufacturer Campaign
C41
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
35,692
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 10, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Safety Consequence

Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. owner notification began march 1, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 03V505000 or campaign C41.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V505000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V505000?

NHTSA recall 03V505000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 10, 2003. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/fmvss 102/certification label. The recall affects approximately 35,692 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V505000 or the manufacturer campaign number C41. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.