Here's a repost of the one that I sent in on Sept. 2/2000.
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGNS JULY 2000.
Recalls are for:
Chrysler Concorde Year: 2000
Dodge Intrepid Year: 2000
Chrysler Neon Year: 2000
Dodge Neon Year: 2000
Jeep Grand Cherokee Year: 2000
Chrysler Cirrus Year: 2000
Dodge Stratus Year: 2000
Plymouth Breeze Year: 2000
Details for the above can be found at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov.
The recalls for the Dakota are found below in detail.
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Dodge Dakota Years: 1997-2000
Number Involved: 40,000
Dates of Manufacture: July 1996 - September 1999
Defect: Certain pickup trucks built with 2.5L engines have been built
with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the
power steering hose. A puncture of the left front brake tube can
result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the
risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose
for wear. If wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering
hose will be replaced. A power steering standoff bracket will be
installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between
the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained. The
manufacturer
has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during
September
2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a
reasonable time
should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
[NHTSA Recall No. 00V193/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 870]
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Dodge Dakota Year: 2000
Number Involved: 20,000
Dates of Manufacture: December 1999 - March 2000
Defect: On certain pickup trucks equipped with 4.7L engine and
automatic transmissions, the automatic transmission may expel fluid
from the fill tube during normal temperature operation. The
transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust
system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
Remedy: Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate
clearance. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is
expected to begin during August 2000. Owners who do not receive the
free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
DaimlerChrysler at
1-800-992-1997.
[NHTSA Recall No. 00V197/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 890]
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Dodge Dakota Years: 1997-2000
Number Involved: 437,000
Dates of Manufacture: July 1996 - August 1999
Defect: Certain pickup trucks may have been built with inadequate
clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
Abrasion of the rear brake hose can result in a leak and a loss of
braking force at the rear wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 ensure that
clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected
to begin during September 2000. Owners who do not receive the free
remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at
1-800-992-1997.
[NHTSA Recall No. 00V198/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 891]
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Dodge Dakota Year: 1997
Number Involved: 92,000
Dates of Manufacture: July 1996 - June 1997
Defect: Certain pickup trucks with a 131-inch wheelbase may have
been built with inadequate clearance between the fuel line and the
cab underbody. This contact can result in wear, and after extended
contact, could cause a perforation in the fuel line, resulting in
leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could
result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper clearance. Fuel
lines that exhibit inadequate clearance will be replaced with a
redesigned fuel line that will ensure proper clearance. The
manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to
begin during September 2000. Owners who do not receive the free
remedy
within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at
1-800-992-1997.
[NHTSA Recall No. 00V199/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 892]
Bob. Ont, Canada.
'97 Dakota CC, 5.2L, 4x2, 3.92 SG, auto., 4265 lb.
PB: 14.737 @ 91.75 9.364 @ 72.95
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