NHTSA recall 00V-197 (00V197000)

power train recall reported July 17, 2000 - about 20,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V197000
Also written as: 00V-197
Manufacturer number: 890
Reported: July 17, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~20,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE VENT HOSE AND ASSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-197 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 2000

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