2000 Dodge Dakota

On certain four wheel drive vehicles, if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear progressively over an extended period of time.  A worn upper ball joint could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control which may result in a crash.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the upper ball joints with a revised assembly having improved sealing integrity. Two wheel drive models will be covered by an extended warranty of 10 years or 160,000 kms.

Certain Quad Cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor may not provide the anticipated level of occupant restraint in a crash.
Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification.

Certain pickup trucks equipped with 4.7L engine and automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission may expel fluid from the fill tube during normal temperature operation. The transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result. Correction:  Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.

On certain vehicles, the sound deadener material internal to the air bag clock spring may detach rendering the air bag inoperative.  Correction: Dealers will replace the clockspring.

On certain vehicles, the rear axle vent hose could contact the rear brake hose which eventually could wear a hole in the brake hose.  Perforation of the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.  Correction:  Rear brake hoses will be inspected for evidence of wear.  Worn brake hoses will be replaced.  The rear axle vent hose will be shortened by 8 cm and a clip will be installed to assure the clearance between the axle vent line and the brake hose is maintained.