DODGE DAKOTA 2001: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V389000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-03 | 2003-10-10 | 2003-10-15 |
Production Dates: 2000-07-01 - 2003-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C35
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50082
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEADLAMP AND DASH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFED BY THE ACTUATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN OR LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN, AND, WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AND REPAIR THE HARNESS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C35.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
