NHTSA recall 98V208000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 98V208000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1998-09-08 |
| Owners notified | 1998-09-21 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 12400 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 DODGE DAKOTA | Built 1998-03-31 to 1998-06-15. |
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| 1998 DODGE RAM | Built 1998-03-31 to 1998-06-15. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 9002849 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. 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. |
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| 3100519 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. 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 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. 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 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 31-005-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. 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 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 9002849 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. 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 | 2000-06-06. Service bulletin. SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS |
| 236897 | 2000-01-13. Service bulletin. CONCERNS WITH WATER LEAKING INTO VEHICLE THROUGH SIDE COWL PANEL. *NLM |
| 236797 | 2000-01-13. Service bulletin. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES UPPER REAR CORNER OF FRONT DOOR CONTACTS UPPER FRONT CORNER OF CARGO DOOR |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.