NHTSA Recall 00V197000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V197000; Date: Jul. 17, 2000
The transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Dodge Dakota
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 11, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 2000
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