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NHTSA Recall 03V505000: Labels (equipment)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,692 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dodge Caravan.

35,692
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2004
owners notified (March 1)
NHTSA campaign03V505000
Manufacturer campaignC41
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedDecember 10, 2003
Owner notificationMarch 1, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Safety risk

Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. C41.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 03V505000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Caravan2000
Dodge Dakota2001, 2002
Dodge Grand Caravan2000

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.