1991-1992 Dodge Dakota recall: gear position indication (prndl)

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on April 11, 2000. It covers about 123,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 123,000
reported: Apr 11, 2000
owners notified: Jun 5, 2000
related complaints: 170

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
Risk: This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

Recall number 00V106000

Affected vehicles

Dodge Dakota 1991-1992 1991 1992

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 170 complaints about transmission problems.

1991 Dodge Dakota 1992 Dodge Dakota

Questions about recall 00V106000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Dodge Dakota gear position indication (prndl)?

Yes. Recall 00V106000, reported on April 11, 2000, covers about 123,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V106000?

Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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