Recall 00V-197: 2000 Dodge Dakota

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jul 17, 2000, covering about 20,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-197
Report date
Jul 17, 2000
Vehicles affected
20,000
Owners notified
Sep 11, 2000

The problem

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

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V197000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge Dakota2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-197?

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.

How is recall 00V-197 fixed?

Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.