# Service bulletin 236597

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 600607
- Published by NHTSA: 1998\-05\-27
- Manufacturer's number: 236597
- Manufacturer's date: 1997\-12\-31
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY

## NHTSA's summary

A LOUD POPPING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB AS THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ONTO A STEEP INCLINE SUCH AS A DRIVEWAY APPROACH. \*YC

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 1997 to 1998 DODGE DAKOTA

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [1998186](/recalls/tc/1998186.md), 1998-09-21: Structure
- [98V208000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V208000.md), 1998-09-08: STRUCTURE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [9002849](/bulletins/10220995.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve \- Valve Body \- RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto\-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- [3100519](/bulletins/10220101.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- [3100319](/bulletins/10220099.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- [3100619](/bulletins/10220097.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- [31\-005\-19](/bulletins/10169249.md), 2019-12-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- [31\-006\-19](/bulletins/10169245.md), 2019-12-16, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- [9002849](/bulletins/10139596.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve \- Valve Body \- RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto\-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- [233599REVA](/bulletins/612160.md), 2000-06-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. \*MJS
- [234597](/bulletins/6089081.md), 2000-01-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES MUD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON LOWER SILL AREA. \*NLM
- [233197](/bulletins/6089069.md), 2000-01-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. CONCERNS WITH CENTER ARMREST/CONSOLE UPPER INERTIA LATCH COVER BROKEN. \*NLM

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