Vehicle recall 03V505000 · December 10, 2003
Dodge Dakota, Caravan and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V505000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 2003
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- C41
- Owner notification
- March 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35,692
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Caravan (2000): 2000
- Dodge Dakota (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2000): 2000
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