2000-2002 Dodge Caravan, Dodge Dakota and others recall: labels

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on December 10, 2003. It covers about 35,692 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 35,692
reported: Dec 10, 2003
owners notified: Mar 1, 2004

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong: On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk: Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.

Recall number 03V505000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V505000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Dodge Caravan, Dodge Dakota and others labels?

Yes. Recall 03V505000, reported on December 10, 2003, covers about 35,692 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V505000?

Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.

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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