| Make : DODGE | Model : DAKOTA | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960701 - 19970601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V199000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000925 | Date Received by ODI: 20000717 | Date Added to Database: 20000720 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 892 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 91610 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS WITH A 131 INCH WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND THE CAB UNDERBODY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONTACT CAN RESULT IN WEAR, AND AFTER EXTENDED CONTACT, COULD CAUSE A PERFORATION IN THE FUEL LINE, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER CLEARANCE. FUEL LINES THAT EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED FUEL LINE THAT WILL ASSURE PROPER CLEARANCE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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