Recall 00V-197
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Dodge Dakota: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-197
- Reported
- July 17, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 20,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 risk
The transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
The fix
Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.
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 contact daimlerchrysler 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 2000