Recall 00V197000: 2000 Dodge Dakota
- Report received
- Jul 17, 2000
- Manufacturer
- Daimlerchrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 20,000vehicles
- Model years
- 2000
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2000 Dodge Dakota806 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.