Recall 00V-193
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1997 to 2000 Dodge Dakota: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-193
- Reported
- July 17, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 40,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
The risk
A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. If wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. A power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Notes from the manufacturer
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 contactdaimlerchrysler at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 1997 to 2000