DODGE DAKOTA 2000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V197000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-11 | 2000-07-17 | 2000-07-20 |
Production Dates: 1999-12-01 - 2000-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 890
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXPEL FLUID FROM THE FILL TUBE DURING NORMAL TEMPERATURE OPERATION.
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE VENT HOSE AND ASSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
