Recall 03V505000: 2001–2002 Dodge Dakota and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 10, 2003

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

35,692vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

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

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."

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Dodge Caravan470 complaints
• 2001 Dodge Dakota678 complaints
• 2002 Dodge Dakota678 complaints
• 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan442 complaints