Recall 00V198000: 1997–2000 Dodge Dakota

Report received

Jul 17, 2000

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

437,000vehicles

Model years

1997–2000

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. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.

Possible consequence

A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Dodge Dakota446 complaints
• 1998 Dodge Dakota545 complaints
• 1999 Dodge Dakota641 complaints
• 2000 Dodge Dakota806 complaints