Recall 00V-106: 1991–1992 Dodge Dakota
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Apr 11, 2000, covering about 123,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
The risk
This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
Notes
Owner notification began june 5, 2000.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 daimlerchrysler 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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V106000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 1991, 1992 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-106?
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
How is recall 00V-106 fixed?
Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.