Recall
Dodge Dakota — 00V197000
NHTSA ID
00V197000
Make
Dodge
Model
Dakota
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-07-17
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
20,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
890
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.
Consequence
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.