2001 Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango recall: column shift

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on March 7, 2001. It covers about 85,400 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 85,400
reported: Mar 7, 2001
owners notified: Apr 9, 2001
related complaints: 199

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The electric shift transfer case may not fully engage into gear when the operator moves the transfer case selector switch.
Risk: This could cause the transfer case to end up in the neutral position unexpectedly and allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. 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 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V077000

Affected vehicles

Dodge Dakota 2001 2001
Dodge Durango 2001 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 199 complaints about transmission problems.

2001 Dodge Dakota 2001 Dodge Durango

Questions about recall 01V077000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango column shift?

Yes. Recall 01V077000, reported on March 7, 2001, covers about 85,400 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V077000?

Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. 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 1‑800‑853‑1403.

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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