NHTSA Recall 00V197000: Automatic transmission (power train)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,000 vehicles. It affects 2000 Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V197000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 890 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | July 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
Remedy
Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.
Notes
Owner notification began september 11, 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 00V197000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 2000 |
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.