Vehicle recall 00V198000 · July 17, 2000
1997-2000 Dodge Dakota
Vehicle description: pickup trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
- Consequence
- A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
- Notes
- Owner notification is divided into phases based on vehicle build configuration.notification to owners of vehicles contained in the first phase of the recall began August 21, 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 contactdaimlerchrysler 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V198000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 17, 2000
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 891
- Owner notification
- August 21, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 437,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dakota (1997-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
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