Recall 97V170000: 1998 Dodge Dakota

Report received

Oct 7, 1997

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

7,500vehicles

Model years

1998

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: 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Dodge Dakota545 complaints