A common failure that is a safety risk will be sent out as a recall and
paid for by Dodge whether you're under warranty or not. A TSB is a
notice sent to service departments as a way of saying "we've been
hearing about this problem a lot, so here's a standard way to diagnose/fix."
Tim Althoff wrote:
> my understanding was that a TSB is something that commonly fails on a
> particular vehicle and that it's covered under warranty. I'd still try
> since it was a 99...it's pretty close the closing date. it's always worth a
> try
>
> Tim Althoff
> 99 SY 3.9 5-Speed 'Customized' RC Dakota
> http://www.yllwdkta.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 11:05 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Rear-End Problems
>
>
>
> Not all TSB's are warranted. TSBs are Technical Service Bulletins. They
> tell dealers the easiest way to fix a particular problem, not necessarily a
> warranted item. In a lot of cases the vehicle may be past the warranty
> period anyway.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Tim Althoff
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 6:52 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Rear-End Problems
>
>
>
> yes, tsb's are covered under warranty!
>
> Tim Althoff
> 99 SY 3.9 5-Speed 'Customized' RC Dakota
> http://www.yllwdkta.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 9:04 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Rear-End Problems
>
>
>
> Been a lot of Daks with rear end problems, right around 99-00. Your dealer
> should find a TSB on it. I don't know if it's covered under warranty, like,
> as a recall.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of
> waterpolo5150@hotmail.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 2:02 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Rear-End Problems
>
>
>
>
> I am having a problem with my differential/rear end (insert jokes here).
> I have a 99 Dakota SLT 4X2 with a 5-speed manual. It is making a very
> loud howling noise from the rear end. It sounds like a bearing went out.
> The dealer wants to charge me 525.00 to take a look at see what the problem
> is.
> I was wondering if anyone had any similar problems and knew what this is.
> When the problem first started it was very hard to hear, now you can hear
> it all the time. The dealer did verify that the noise was not coming from
> the tranny or the drive shaft support bearing. Any help would be greatly
> appriciated.
>
> Alex Lopez
> 99 Dakota SLT
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