1998 Dodge Dakota recall: control unit/module
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on October 7, 1997. It covers about 7,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7,500
- reported
- Oct 7, 1997
- owners notified
- Nov 15, 1997
- related complaints
- 80
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks (2 wheel drive only). The front brake hoses or anti-lock brake system (ABS) sensor wire may be abraded at the front wheels by contact with a front wheelhouse splash shield.
- Risk
- Prolonged brake hose contact can cause a partial loss of the braking system. Prolonged ABS sensor wire contact can cause a loss of ABS function.
- Remedy
- Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and ABS sensor wires will be inspected. If evidence of abrasion is found on any hose or ABS wire, they will be replaced.
Recall number 97V170000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 80 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 97V170000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Dakota control unit/module?
Yes. Recall 97V170000, reported on October 7, 1997, covers about 7,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V170000?
Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and ABS sensor wires will be inspected. If evidence of abrasion is found on any hose or ABS wire, they will be replaced.
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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