NHTSA Recall 01V077000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V077000; Date: Mar. 7, 2001
This could cause the transfer case to end up in the neutral position unexpectedly and allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Dodge Dakota; 2001 Dodge Durango
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 85,400
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The electric shift transfer case may not fully engage into gear when the operator moves the transfer case selector switch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module. Owner notification began April 9, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
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: Apr 9, 2001
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