2003 DODGE DAKOTA RECALL - #04V596000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER BALL JOINT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 DODGE DAKOTA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/7/1999 - 12/31/2002 |
| Recalled on |
12/21/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2004 |
| # Affected |
592,707 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Consequences |
EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes |
THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. |
| See also |
2003 DODGE DAKOTA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
2003 DODGE DAKOTA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2003 DODGE DAKOTA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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Comments
9/21/2017 - Barbara Robbins
I am driving my sons 2003 Dodge Dakota while he is stationed in Korea. Is his truck
vin# 1d7hg48n13s128431
eligible for any of these recalls. This truck has problems with some of these recalls.
If so where would I take it and what would I need to take it there.
2/9/2012 - anonymous
I live in Waterloo, Ontario Canada, I have an 03 dodge dakota, I really like my truck. However I had a the upper ball joint go on the driver's side. Luckily for me I noticed a clunking sound one day and was able to determine the problem. I purchased the truck new, so I'm sure they have my name on file. It would have been nice if they had of warned me once they knew this was a common problem.