NHTSA Recall 03V389000: Electrical system: wiring
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50,082 vehicles. It affects 2001–2003 Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V389000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C35 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | October 10, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the headlamp and dash wiring harness may be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal operation of the wipers, turn signals, horn or lighting systems.
Safety risk
This could affect driver visibility, could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn, and, when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the wire harness and repair the harness if necessary. Owner notification began november 3, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C35.customers can 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 03V389000
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.