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Campaign 00V197000

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ID: #00V197000 MFR: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission may leak fluid from the fill tube, which could cause a potential fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission fluid comes into contact with the hot exhaust system, it could ignite and cause a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will fix the issue for free by shortening the vent hose and ensuring there's enough clearance.

Affected Vehicles

2000 DODGE Dakota

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V197000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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