2003 Dodge Dakota Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 Dodge Dakota. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V596000Dec 21, 2004592,707 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 2000–2003, Durango 2000–2003

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4x4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear over an extended period of time. This could cause a clunking noise in the front suspension, which may not always be heard by the vehicle occupants.

  Possible consequence: Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on december 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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• 04V216000May 5, 2004320,188 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 2002–2004, Durango 2002–2003

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper module motor may be susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete loss of front windshield wiping capability.

  Possible consequence: Driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper module. Owner notification began on july 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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• 03V389000Oct 10, 200350,082 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 2001–2003

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the headlamp and dash wiring harness may be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal operation of the wipers, turn signals, horn or lighting systems.

  Possible consequence: This could affect driver visibility, could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn, and, when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wire harness and repair the harness if necessary. Owner notification began november 3, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

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• 02V322000Dec 2, 20023,640 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 2003, Durango 2003

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks, the central timer module (ctm) has an improperly sized circuit board trace that could potentially cause the right headlamp low beam to become inoperative.

  Possible consequence: If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ctm. Owner notification began december 23, 2002. 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA03023Upper ball joint separationClosed · Nov 19, 2003

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