04 v 216 000/windshield wiper module motor: the consumer was unable to get this recall repaired because the dealer was unable to get the parts.
2003 Dodge Dakota visibility complaints
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Recall 04v216000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Consumer was waiting over a month and the dealer was still unable to get the parts needed to honor the recall notice.
Consumer received recall notice 04v216000 concerning windshield wiper motor. No parts were available. Service manager terry sotus.
Various problems with 2003 dodge dakota. *mr there were backfires at times, the pedal would barely move at stop signs, when backing out, the vehicle would stay in second gear for a long period of time and the consumer would have to let off of the gas pedal then shift into high gear, sometimes the vehicle wouldn't shift into overdrive, then as soon as it started to misfire, the vehicle would drop to overdrive, the cruise control was inoperative, there was a whine and or howl in the rear differential around 50 MPH, the engine light would never come on, sometimes the shift lever would be placed in park and the vehicle would start, at times when shifting to reverse or drive, the vehicle would not move and the would have to be jerked around on the shift lever, the heater controls were inoperative, and there were noises when the lights on the radio were turned on. The valve on the transmission was change and helped the vehicle, but sometimes when the vehicle was shifted up or down in gear it would be a problem. *sc
The windshield wipers lifted off the windshield when traveling over 60 MPH. *ph the wipers could not be adjusted to keep the blades from hitting the windshield frame. The defroster air flow does not keep the windshield clear of frozen ice or snow. The consumer has seven dodge dakota's ranging from 1994-2003 and they all have this problem.
2003 dakota quad cab. In cold temperatures below 15f the fluid sprayers will freeze. Causing low to zero visibility in winter weather driving. When truck is parked and warmed up for 10-15 mins fluid will spray for as long as you want, after you stop it pools up in the tips of the sprayers, and will freeze once you move again. The hose's are also not insulated to protect from the cold so they don't freeze as well. This can and will cause zero visibility, causing the drive to not be able to see and possibly getting into an accident.
On 2003 and 2004 dodge vehicles, the piece of trim and weather stripping are not being put at the top of the windshield. The gap between the top of the windshield and the car body ranges from none to 3/8 inch wide by 1/2 inch deep. Water could get in this gap and freeze causing the windshield to come loose, crack, or shatter. Water expands as it freezes and the pressure from the expansion could cause severe problems if the windshield came loose, cracked, or shattered when driving. Water is naturally going to collect in this gap either from rain, car washing, or snow melting. The movement of the vehicle would cause the water to freeze faster in below freezing conditions. I notified daimler-chrysler and they said to take it to a dealer, which I did and the dealer said this was done by the factory starting with the 2003 model year. Customer service at daimler-chrysler acts as if you are bothering them with problems like this but I feel it could be a real serious problem in the colder northern states like ohio. The gap runs the full width of the body. Thanks.
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