For all who don't yet know there is a recall on the 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Recall document (copied from
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm)
Make : DODGE Model : DAKOTA Year : 2005
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V460000 Mfg's Report Date : OCT
04, 2005
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 256409
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS
THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT
MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK'
POSITION.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY
ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE
THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE
RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. E14. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
JPH - 13 Oct 2005 00:13 GMT
> For all who don't yet know there is a recall on the 2005 Dodge Dakota.
> Recall document (copied from
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> HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT
> 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Sounds like this affects several models (cars and trucks) with the V-6
and automatic, and another affects Dodge diesels.
"Chrysler recall affects 583,000 vehicles
The Chrysler group is recalling nearly 600,000 cars and light trucks
because they may roll away when parked.
In one group are about 300,000 vehicles with six-cylinder engines and
automatic transmissions built for the 2005 model year. The affected
models are Chrysler 300; Dodge Magnum, Dakota and Durango; and Jeep
Liberty and Wrangler. Dealers are to install a bracket to ensure that
the park pawl anchor shaft operates properly, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration said last week.
In a separate action, the Chrysler group said it is installing alarms in
about 283,000 Dodge Ram pickups with diesel engines and automatic
transmissions built for the 2003-05 model years. The alarms will warn
motorists if they have not properly shifted into park before exiting the
trucks. The company says it has not identified a particular defect in
the vehicles."
John