2000 Dodge Dakota recall: automatic transmission
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on July 17, 2000. It covers about 20,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,000
- reported
- Jul 17, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 11, 2000
- related complaints
- 74
Power train: automatic transmission
- 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.
- Risk
- The transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.
Recall number 00V197000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 74 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 00V197000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Dakota automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 00V197000, reported on July 17, 2000, covers about 20,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V197000?
Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.
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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