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2003 DODGE Vehicles
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DODGE: DAKOTA
Complaint DescriptionView Details
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 DODGE: DAKOTA Vehicles
Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
DAKOTA PICKUP 2WD 3.9 6 Auto(L4) R 18 19
DAKOTA PICKUP 2WD 3.9 6 Manual(M5) R 15 21
DAKOTA PICKUP 2WD 4.7 8 Auto(L5) R 15 20
DAKOTA PICKUP 2WD 4.7 8 Manual(M5) R 15 20
DAKOTA PICKUP 2WD 5.9 8 Auto(L4) R 13 18
DAKOTA PICKUP 4WD 3.9 6 Auto(L4) 4 14 17
DAKOTA PICKUP 4WD 3.9 6 Manual(M5) 4 15 19
DAKOTA PICKUP 4WD 4.7 8 Auto(L5) 4 14 18
DAKOTA PICKUP 4WD 4.7 8 Manual(M5) 4 14 19
DAKOTA PICKUP 4WD 5.9 8 Auto(L4) 4 12 17


Recall Information for
2003 DODGE: DAKOTA Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Description of DefectCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of DefectWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective ActionPRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description of DefectCERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Consequences of DefectA JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Corrective ActionK&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Consequences of DefectEXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NotesTHIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Description of DefectCERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
Consequences of DefectIN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionAIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, CHEROKEE, WRANGLER, OR DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Description of DefectCERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of DefectLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionAJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Consequences of DefectDRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D22.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description of DefectON 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.
Consequences of DefectTHIS 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.
Corrective ActionDEALERS 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.
NotesDAIMLERCHRYSLER 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).
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) HAS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED CIRCUIT BOARD TRACE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RIGHT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequences of DefectIF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CTM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2002. 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 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. B32.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).










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