1997-2000 Dodge Dakota recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on July 17, 2000. It covers about 40,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 40,000
- reported
- Jul 17, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 11, 2000
- related complaints
- 511
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 00V193000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 1997-2000 1997199819992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 511 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 00V193000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2000 Dodge Dakota hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 00V193000, reported on July 17, 2000, covers about 40,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V193000?
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.
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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