NHTSA Recall 00V106000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 123,000 vehicles. It affects 1991–1992 Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V106000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 871 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Report received | April 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V106000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.