Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
233599REVA10/01/1999233599612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs06/06/2000
18329809/25/1998603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc11/17/1999
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
23039702/14/199751942Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw07/17/1997
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
130030311/07/200310005298Frame cracking. *tt02/19/2004

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE
DP02009CHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/30/200201/08/2003FRAME CRACKS
 Mr. edward w. bailey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration by letter, undated, requesting that an investigation be conducted into the matter of a frame crack in his 1995 dodge dakota truck.the petitioner alleges that the frame on the passenger side of the vehicle is cracked, through no fault or responsibility of his own, and believes that this deficiency constitutes a safety defect, which he alleges may cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash.for the 1993 through 2003 model year dakota trucks, theonly complaints of frame cracking were on the 1995 and 1996 model year vehicles. a review of consumer complaints of frame cracking on the dakota, and peer vehicles, did not reveal any loss of control, crashes, injuries or fatalities.frame cracking on the dakota trucks occured at an average mileage of93,000. for the reasons stated in thefederal register notice (vol. 68, no. 3, monday, january 6, 2003) the petition is denied.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
11/15/200290000
 This is just a run down on repairs i made to my vehicle, but they are problems that should have been taken care of at the factory. first of all, the brake problem still exists. this is the only vehicle that i know of that has to have air in the front caliphers to work. i had to put bearings in both front and rear differential assemblies. the front one came from the factory without a bearing in the left side of the differential assembly.
STRUCTURE - BODY
01/01/2003100000508/01/1999
 About 1 year ago, paint started to blow off my 1995 dodge dakota. this truck has had no body work done and has suffered no damage. the paint is peeling in many places all over the cab and in a couple of areas has begun to rust. paint should last more than 9 years and i am surprised that dodge would allow such a problem for their customers. my vehicle is a 1995 club cab short bed 4x4 and is two tone blue and grey in color. *jb
07/10/1995101/01/1995
 Right front of frame has cracked. manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states vehicle experienced vibration in the steering, noise on the right side while driving over bumps or while curbing. the bushings and front sway bar were replaced along with the sway bar bushings being worn, dealer replaced the left and front bushings, consumer continued to have problems and was hearing a scrunching noise in the front end over curbing, dealer replaced upper control arm bushings and shock absorbers, the dealer also lubricated the suspension. a loose control arm rod was replaced due to a popping noise while turning. the cause of all the front problems was due to a crack in the frame located in the passengers side, inside frame, behind the front wheel. the left sund visor pin came loose, dealer replaced. jlg *slc
06/01/199903/01/1995
 Water leaks into cabin...all door seals replaced. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
01/10/2001704/28/1995
 Defective electronic door locks latch unexpectedly in which occupant is unable to reopen door electronically and manually, causing occupant to be stuck in vehicle, occupant must restart vehicle in order to unlatch doors, will be taking to dealer. *ak
07/21/1995105/28/1995
 Door have air leaks.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
09/29/1995105/01/1995
 Door hinges squeak.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
05/16/1999110/01/1998
 I looked through the recalled sections and found this promblem in the dodge ram .would that be the notice that i would need?no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
02/25/200102/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
05/22/2003184259102/28/2002
 The right side frame rail cracked behind the front cross member. *mr *cb *jb
10/30/2002
 Consumer advised vehicle has a crack in the frame extending from weld near front suspension to down the passenger side of vehicle. related investigation dp02009/frame cracks. ts
11/18/19975
 The suspension was making excessive noise on the right side when going over bumps or curbing. the sway bars were worn out and the bushings were replaced, right and left front. there is a scrunching noise heard in the front end over curbing. the upper control arms were replaced. there is also a popping noise when turning left, right and backing up. the front shocks were replaced and the suspension was lubricated. the front suspension had to be aligned and the right control arm was retorqued. *jg consumer finally was informed the problems were due to a crack in the fram located on the passenger side, inside frame, behind the right front wheel. *slc
07/10/1995101/01/1995
 Right front of frame has cracked. manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states vehicle experienced vibration in the steering, noise on the right side while driving over bumps or while curbing. the bushings and front sway bar were replaced along with the sway bar bushings being worn, dealer replaced the left and front bushings, consumer continued to have problems and was hearing a scrunching noise in the front end over curbing, dealer replaced upper control arm bushings and shock absorbers, the dealer also lubricated the suspension. a loose control arm rod was replaced due to a popping noise while turning. the cause of all the front problems was due to a crack in the frame located in the passengers side, inside frame, behind the front wheel. the left sund visor pin came loose, dealer replaced. jlg *slc
06/03/2002
 A crack has developed on passenger's side inside frame behind front wheel. dealer: chevrolet work's on dodge vehicles, where purchase was notified. frame needs to replaced to the point where a repair will not correct the problem. please provide more information.*ak
04/16/2002112/01/1995
 Two weeks ago consumer heard a crunching noise when applying brakes. control bracket that holds frame was broken. if whole braket was broken then front wheels could fall off. *ak consumer states that the frame broke in half just before the steering control arm. *slc
02/26/20011
 Consumer was underneath vehicle putting in a clutch pressure plate and found front frame broken. breakage was right beneath spindle and front wheels. if support failed it could result in a vehicle crash. dealer said it was not their problem. consumer will contact manufacturer for more assistance. *ak
06/09/1995
 On passenger's side , main frame on the vehicle has broken between front and rear control arm which could cause loss of vehicle control. *ak
07/09/1999112/01/1994
 Frame was cracked behind the right tire. a plate and weld was done to repair it. *ak
 While owner was doing a routine inspection of truck noticed that the frame was broken behind the right front wheel. dealer is aware of the problem. problem has not been corrected. *ak
03/26/1997107/01/1995
 Frame cracked.
 The frame has rusted and the truck is about to split apart. please describe. tt