NHTSA recall 04V-216 (04V216000)

visibility recall reported May 5, 2004 - about 320,188 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V216000
Also written as: 04V-216
Manufacturer number: D22
Reported: May 5, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~320,188
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.

Why it is dangerous

DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-216 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Dakota - 2002, 2003, 2004

Dodge Durango - 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.