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NHTSA Recall 02V322000: Switch (exterior lighting)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,640 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge Dakota.

3,640
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2002
owners notified (December 23)
NHTSA campaign02V322000
Manufacturer campaignB32
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH
Report receivedDecember 2, 2002
Owner notificationDecember 23, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain pickup trucks, the central timer module (ctm) has an improperly sized circuit board trace that could potentially cause the right headlamp low beam to become inoperative.

Safety risk

If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ctm. Owner notification began december 23, 2002. 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 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. B32.also, customers can 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 02V322000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Dakota2003
Dodge Durango2003

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.