Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V170000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/15/1997 to 08/15/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 7500 | 11/15/1997 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/07/1997 | 10/10/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks (2 wheel drive only). the front brake hoses or anti-lock brake system (abs) sensor wire may be abraded at the front wheels by contact with a front wheelhouse splash shield. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Prolonged brake hose contact can cause a partial loss of the braking system. prolonged abs sensor wire contact can cause a loss of abs function. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and abs sensor wires will be inspected. if evidence of abrasion is found on any hose or abs wire, they will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during november 1997.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 contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V198000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1996 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 437000 | 08/21/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2000 | 07/20/2000 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V193000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1996 to 09/01/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 09/11/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2000 | 07/20/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. if wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. a power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 11, 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050399 | 04/23/1999 | 604710 | Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/14/1999 | 5 | 11/01/1997 | |
| This vehicle has been in the shop 18 times in less than 2 years. the biggest problem is with the brakes. the dealer tells me they are supposed to operate that way. these brakes are so bad i no longer call them anti-lock brakes i call them anti-stop brakes. do i have to kill someone in an accident for them to be fixed? all i know is i have ordered a new truck and it is not a dodge! i hesitate to even ride in any chrysler product!!! | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| While driving to work, both the abs and brake lights came on. took the truck straight to a dealer and they found no codes in the computer. have taken the truck to another dealer and they can't find anything wrong. both dealers claimed to have throughly checked the brake system and found nothing wrong and it was not dangerous. i called chyrsler customer care and reported the problem. they told me if it happens again, take it to the dealer. it is a daily occurance. if i were to take the truck to a dealer every time the lights came on, i would never be able to get to work. i checked the brakes the other day while the lights were on, and the abs system does not work!! the tires locked up without much effort. i was also told by the second dealers service manager, even if the abs pump is not working properly, you still have old fashioned non-abs brakes. i am sorry, but that is the wrong answer. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer state the vehicle would vibrate when applied the brakes at 35mph. dealer was notified and replaces the front rotors and pads. again at 10 miles will replace rotors and pads. please provide further information. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 80000 | ||
| 1998 dakota brake line (steel) rusted through and ruptured rresulting in catastrophic brake failure (right front). the dealer blames the failure on road conditions in western virginia (salt). the truck has only 80000 miles. | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. the contact stated while her grandson drove he vehicle approximately 32 mph when he attempted to stop the brake failed the vehicle came to a stop when it crash into the vehicle in-front rear-end. the contact stated the brake failure was experienced numerous times. the garage replaced the calipers, and brake pads, five times. the vehicle was taken back to the garage advised the failure could be due the abs system, but they are not sure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information wasn't available. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 58,882. li | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 58000 | 2 | |
| Service brake hydraulic lines ruptured twice. once at 55,622 miles on august 13, 2007. this occurred in my driveway, when the brakes were applied, about mid way between the front and rear of the truck on the drivers side. the dealer replaced 7 brake lines and the 2 rear wheel cylinders because the bleeder screws would not open. today, march 5, 2010 at still less than 60,000 miles the front brake lines ruptured near the radiator where they cross between the drivers and passengers side of the truck. this occurred on a main highway while braking for a red light. both times the tubing (metal piping) catastrophically failed with no previous warning signs such as slow leakage, low fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir, etc. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 92357 | 1 | |
| Brake line rusted through. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2008 | 89249 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. the contact started the vehicle and the brake pedal extended to the floor. the vehicle coasted across the parking lot before the contact could apply the emergency brake. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and they stated that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced at least three lines and informed the contact that others may need to be replaced at a later date. the failure and current mileages were 89,249. updated 09/15/08 *bf update 09/24/08. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2007 | 73000 | 2 | 02/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. while decelerating from 40 mph in the rain, the vehicle skidded approximately 50-60 feet. the contact removed his foot from the brake pedal and after reapplying it, the brakes worked correctly without skidding. his wife also stated that the same failure occurred while she was driving the vehicle in rainy weather. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 74,858 and failure mileage was approximately 73,000. updated 01/17/08 *bf updated 01/17/08 *tr | |||
| 12/19/2006 | 131000 | 1 | 03/12/2005 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that while driving his 1998 dodge dakota, at a speed of 25 mph in dry road conditions, when applying the brakes, the pedal gave no resistance, causing the vehicle to take longer than usual to come to a stop. in order to avoid a collision contact had to steer the vehicle onto the grass median. the contact can provide pictures if needed. *jb | |||
| 06/03/2005 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. the front end upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. chrysler said that there was no recall. *ak also front end was aligned and the brake front rotors had to be turned. *tt *nm | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 98000 | 2 | 05/01/1998 |
| Recall 00v193000 for the power steering pressure hose has been issued and repaired, however the problem recurred. *ak the brakes failed resulting in an accident. *nm | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 300 | 3 | 08/10/1998 |
| I have had numerous problems with my 1998 dodge dakota. i purchased it brand new. 2 months after 8/98 purchase date, the transmission went out. the brakes have had to be replaced several times, the map sensor went out while driving down the highway causing the vehicle to shut down. i recently had to replace the lower ball joints. the seat belts come off entirely too easy. all of this and the vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it. i sent arbitration papers to chrysler twice with no response. *la | |||
| 5 | 08/28/1997 | ||
| Vehicle would shut off, total electrical shutdown, at any given speed. multiple brake failures. no cause determined for either problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/18/2007 | 107000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. while decelerating at 3 mph the brakes failed. the brake line was completely covered with rust and corroded. the dealer stated that the rust was a natural phenomenon and they are not responsible for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 52000 | 1 | |
| While driving anti lock brakes failed. brake pedal was hard to depress, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I have had a master cylinder go bad and upon replacement i have discovered that i am not getting brake fluid to the rear brakes. both rear sides are not recieving fluid. problem seems to be occuring at the front near the master cylinder. the is a metal block that recieves fluid from the master cylinder and the distributes it to the abs system then to the wheels. fluid is leaving the master cylinder and going to this block but is not leaving it to go to the rear brakes.*ak | |||
| 02/23/2001 | 3 | ||
| A few months ago consumer was having problems with brakes. consumer took vehicle into dealership, and dealer serviced brakes on 23rd of february, 2001. consumer had an accident, and brakes did not work as good as they should have worked. *ak consumer states there were 3 fatalaties and 1 injury. *slc | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving stepped on brakes pedal but brakes would not activate. would have to step harder to make brakes work. but, at times could not stop, and once rear ended another vehicle that stopped. currently, there was manufacturer's recall 891. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | 03/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Loose clunking eminating from the steering wheel and brake pedal. this occurs when turning, accelerating and applying the breaks. appears to be a loose fitting in the steering wheel colom or the mid shaft. getting worse all the time. only 21k on this truck. also, truck slides all over the road when surface is damp or wet. this happens even at low speeds. antilock system does not appear to work. truck also burns up tires after 15k miles. engine miss-fires and utilizes way to much fuel. aprox. 12 mpg. overall, my two main concerns are the steering and brakes. problem. this is most certainly an unsafe vehicle which should be looked into before someone looses their life. the time is now, not later. i have been in contact with several owners of this year and model. they too report the same sittuation with respect to the steering and brake system.*ak | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 35 mph and coming to a stop sign, consumer tried to stop and there were no brakes, almost hit a dump truck, consumer stopped with emergency brake. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 3 | 10/29/1998 | |
| Vehicle has experienced continued grinding and brake fading, brake fading has resulting in three separate accident incidents, severl repair attempts however, vehicle continues to experience problems with system. *mjs | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Recall 97v170 000/abs brakes: abs brakes would not operate when applied. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. owner repaired vehicle himself by manually adjusting the brakes. neither chrysler nor dealer provided help. *ak *ml | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 5 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Nothing but problems poor customer service should replace vehicle. no safety defect listed within summary. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| On the interstate while driving 70mph another vehicle just pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle. consumer slammed on the brakes and front end shook violently. also, steering wheel oscilated the brake pedal which had a severe pulse. contacted the dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1998 | 3 | 06/27/1998 | |
| Vehicle experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with abs failure and abs light coming on at the same time; would like to know if this will be a safety problem, causing a danger to driver or passenger whenever this occurs. vehicle was inspected by dealer shop, and nothing could be found; can nhtsa provide addtional information on this matter. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Ongoing problem with vehicle having following defective3 parts parts: 1. engine accelerates at high rmp when vehicle is started. 2. rear end makes unnecessary noise when driving. 3. when consumer applied brake, could hear air leaking. 4. front tire wearing uneven. and 5. replaced catalyic converter system. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1998 | 2 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| 09/11/1998 | |||
| Recall 97v170000, the abs braking system recall which was not modified to this vehicle. problem with abs system, such as pedal goes to to floor and feels spongy. dealer had to bleed out the air in the lines of the abs system. no parts have been replaced. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| Driving on bumpy road conditions, the car in front made a sudden stop, consumer applied foot to the brake pedal, but had no braking power and the pedal went to the floor. consumer avoided hitting the vehicle and hit a pole. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Going 50mph, hit brakes to avoid hitting deer & vehicle swerved. brakes locked up & went down embankment. front end hit ditch & then flipped over, front to rear. air bags did not deploy upon impact. vehicle totaled. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 9 | 02/03/2000 | |
| Constantly replacing brakes and rotors on front of vehicle. grooves are wearing into brakes. dealer contacted. *ak *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brakes failed and were replaced often. nlm | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 8 | 12/04/1997 | |
| Engine experiences rough and low idle, and stalling, dealer has replaced throttle body, manifold gaskets, and valve body, however stalling still exists, dealer stated the combination of stopping, shifting, and the turning of the steering wheel causes the engine to stall, there was also an oil pan leak and coolant leak, purge solenoid was also noisy. reverse lights had a defective switch and the headlights had a defective switch. exhaust was noisy and the exhaust bolts were broken. moldings were leaking, dealer had to also replace carpet. brakes locked up, dealer found they were full of brake dust, front rotors gouged, dealer replaced brakes and rotors. steering gear box and power steering gear assembly both leaked. transmission experienced many problems, a defective leaking pressure line, vibration in driveline, vehicle would slam in reverse when going from drive, differential was replaced due to a humming noise, and the gear shift broke. new tires (no size or brand) due to vibration in front end. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rotors were out of place and wobbling causing the front brakes to fail. yh | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Dealership service department contacted numerous occasions over past 7+ months with either no response or extremely slow response. tansmission/brakes/shocks/tires, and seat belts, not repaired to date. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235 75r15 ) | |||
| 04/12/1998 | |||
| While driving at any speed ther eis a loud noise and leakage in the transmission, and vehicle stalls and jerks. problem has been going on for a year. also, when applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Under wet conditions brakes did not engage/became inoperative, causing a loss of brakes and twice resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| I have had to redo the front disc brake rotors and calipers twice and they need replacing a third time due to warping of the rotors. the dealer says this is caused by improper torquing of the wheel nuts when replacing the wheel. i got the manufacturers recommended torque setting and made sure the bolts were hand torqued to that poundage since they claimed torque sticks seems to be in question. the rotors still continue to warp. the brakes function but the front brake pedal trembles when applying brakes and the warping accelerates the failure of the calipers. other local mechanics have told me they see this problem on dakota trucks on a regular basis. ts | |||
| 09/07/2002 | 2 | 01/01/2098 | |
| While performing a brake inspection on this vehicle i found that the disc brake pads that are used on this vehicle include what they are calling a shim that gets glued onto both the inboard and outboard shoes which as near as i can tell acts as some sort of cushion between the phenolic (plastic) brake caliper piston and the brake pad in order to keep the brake pad rivet heads from coming in contact with the phenolic (plastic) caliper piston and causing the caliper piston to wear prematurely or even crack. this shim is made of ferrous metal and is only about a 32nd of an inch thick. with the combination of heat,stress and salt that is used on michigan roadways this ferrous metal shim is entirely inadequate for the intended purpose and has completely rusted away in less than four years causing the caliper piston to crack. a cracked caliper piston is a very dangerous situation and can lead to complete brake failure. if this part were made of stainless steel rather than ferrous metal it would greatly reduce the corrosion of this part and insure the safety of all concerned. this is a problem that needs to be addressed by the nhtsa in the very near future as even the aftermarket brake pads include the same type of shim.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front braking system is extremely undersized. the rotors warp quickly due to overheating. materials used are very cheap. the right side caliper pins have both stipped out their threads requiring me to install oversized self-tapping caliper pins. the dodge dealer i took it to called me a liar and said that i stripped out the pin threads. i completed the repairs myself and installed aftermarket rotors and pads. dodge refused to do anything about the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Rotors (front discs) warp extemely quickly because of cylinder seal. seal is allowing brake pads to remain in contact with rotors. braking at high speed causes the front end to vibrate and is very difficult. rotors turned and pads replaced at 36000, and is needed again at 59000. this vibration is also causing the front end to get out of alignment very quickly. in 59000 it has required 4 major alignments and is now in need of 5th. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| I have had the brakes replaced twice so far it is pulling to the right again , so i will be in to have them replace the brakes for the third time, i was told bye the dealer personel, that they are aware of my type of truck haveing troubles with the front axle brakes, refering to the heavy duty models with dana 60 axles , i was told that the v10 and the deisle 4x4 trucks have the same troubles , im worried that once my warrenty expires i will be left with a truck that pulls to the right, i love the truck , but now im not sure what to do , it seems to be needing replacement every 7 to 10,000 miles.they also said they noticed a slight leak of power steering fluid , but i was told that was normal , (my thought) was it was leaking because the truck is pulling to the right and im turning the wheel to the left to compinsate , and to me that puts preshure on the power steering thats not normal , but im not the macanic , please note the dealership is nice and freindly, i think i just got a bad front brake set up on my truck. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1998 | |
| This truck has ruined two sets of rotors in under 22k miles! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/18/2002 | 62260 | 1 | 08/18/1998 |
| Purchased truck in 1998 and since then the left front caliper seized and the rotor pads and caliper had to be replaced. the dealer covered this under warranty the truck had only 12000 miles and this occurred in 1999. since that time the right front caliper also seized in 2002. the mileage on my truck was 62260 miles. the caliper pads and rotor had to be replaced and brake line. *jb | |||
| 03/23/1999 | 12002 | 1 | 08/18/1998 |
| I bought my 1998 dodge dakota truck in august of 1998 in march of 1999 brought the truck back to the dealer for repair because it would pull to the left. i thought it might be the brake because this would occur off and on while driving and at times there was an odor that smelled like the brakes were burning. the vehicle was checked and the it was found that the caliper was seizing up and damaged the rotor. the caliper, brake pads, and rotor were replaced by the dealer under the warranty. *jb | |||
| 11/18/2004 | 96300 | 01/10/2000 | |
| My husband and i own a 1998 dodge dakota, vin 1b7gg26x9ws729721. we have had numerous problems with this vehicle, beginning in the second year of our lease. during the past four years, we have spent approximately $9,000 on vehicle repairs including a new transmission, new engine, new starter, new wheel baring, new brake caliper, new heater core and new water pump. the catalytic converter and alternator have been replaced twice and two o2 sensors have been replaced. the air conditioner has been repaired four times. while these repairs have been costly and inconvenient, none of them has posed a safety concern per se. i am writing now to complain about our most recent vehicle failure which most certainly is a safety issue. on november 18, 2004, my husband was driving approximately 35 mph when his front driver side tire broke off from the axle. the tire fell on its side and the truck landed on the tire. the steering wheel locked up, and the truck skidded to a stop in the left turn lane. my husband had no control of the truck. when we took the truck to our mechanic, he found that the passenger side wheel was near the breaking point as well and replaced that axle as well. we are still driving on the two front tires, but we were informed that we should get an alignment and probably have the tires replaced as well. we understand that dodge has recalled the 2000-2003 dakotas for this same defect. we believe that our vehicle should also be covered under this recall. *nm | |||
| 06/05/2000 | |||
| Right front caliper has never been used. there was never any pulling from that side. mechanic found caliper to be worn out completely. dealer didn't seem too concerned when consumer made contact. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Front brake disks failed. yh | |||
| 11/07/1998 | 1 | 05/04/1998 | |
| Front brake pads experiencing ( squealing ) noises. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 88088 | 1 | 04/26/2002 |
| Discovered upon vehicle inspection; abnormal wear to front tires, front brakes and rotors, upper and lower front ball joints. *jb | |||
| 08/29/2003 | 30000 | 1 | 02/15/1998 |
| Brake rotor warpage after low miles. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Steering coupler wears, front brakes and rotors wear excessively, serious ball joint wear even though greased regularely,(greased every 2,000 miles) | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Rotors failed. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Passenger seatbelt will not lock passenger in place in the event of accident. dealership has acknowledged the problem, replaced the belt one time. problem still exists. currently waiting for a second replacement. rear brakes only wore out and required replacement. 5,000 miles prior they had been checked by the dealership and reported to be line new. front brakes are still fine at 48,000 miles. | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Excessive brake wear reported at 7k mi. and told no problem found. at 13.6k rotor ruined and outer brake pad worn to metal with loud squealing with brake application. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/18/2007 | 107000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. while decelerating at 3 mph the brakes failed. the brake line was completely covered with rust and corroded. the dealer stated that the rust was a natural phenomenon and they are not responsible for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 62000 | 1 | |
| While attempting to slow down when approaching a red light, the main brake line running from the front to the rear broke when the brake pedal was depressed. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the consumer crossed a red light, but reached the other side before oncoming traffic. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 10/28/2003 | 90300 | 1 | |
| When the vehicle was in reverse and the consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal exceeded to the floor without warning. the dealer stated that the brake hose failed. *ak the brake line was positioned up against the moving suspension part that wore a hole in the brake line. *scc *jb | |||
| 09/17/2001 | |||
| Rear brake line rubber flex tube casing rubbed against transmission. this caused brake fluid to leak out from hole that was created. had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic has inspected the problem, but had no resolution. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| This model was recalled due to the rear brakes failing in such a way. i believe that it should be recalled again but for the front brakes. the brake line was rubbing against the axle causing it to eventually break. in the area i was traveling i could have been seriously injured if truck was at a higher speed. of course the dealer feels no remorse and does not care about the safety of it's customer's. it's funny how they are wanting to speak with you while you purchase it, but afterwards they no nothing about the truck and it was not their fault. i'm still waiting for the part and it is 9-18-01. seems the part is hard to find.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle experienced failure of the recall (00v-193) component prior to recall notification, resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of braking ability. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 00v193 wasn't thoroughly completed with the recall letter consumer received, customer dissatisfied. *slc | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer took vechicle in for a recall on rear brakes hose and reposition axle hose, while driving at 30 mph consuimer ran into a rock, and none of the airbags deployed.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 00v193 wasn't thoroughly completed with the recall letter consumer received, customer dissatisfied. *slc | |||
| Brake line which runs against the vent hose for the rear differential has caused a hole through the brake line, resulting in loss of brakes.*ak | |||
| 1 | 08/20/1998 | ||
| Right rear brake line is rubbing on the frame due to poor location causing the line to wear. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I have had a master cylinder go bad and upon replacement i have discovered that i am not getting brake fluid to the rear brakes. both rear sides are not recieving fluid. problem seems to be occuring at the front near the master cylinder. the is a metal block that recieves fluid from the master cylinder and the distributes it to the abs system then to the wheels. fluid is leaving the master cylinder and going to this block but is not leaving it to go to the rear brakes.*ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| We traded our 1999 kia sportage for a 1998 dodge dakota truck 10-12-2000, at the central kia subaru dealership in plano texas. we have had nothing but problems with this truck and we have spent over $800.00 since we have had the truck. we contacted the kia dealership ph#972-422-5300, when we started having problems they told us that dodge was responsible for any repairs etc. the truck is still under warranty we had driven the truck for one month when the problems started. the truck is a lemon and we are stuck with truck payments and we are in debt over the repairs we had to pay for out of our own pockets. this is not right and surely is not fair to us. we took the truck to bledsoe dodge, inc.ph#214-296-9800 @ marvin d. love freeway dallas texas mr. jim hurst spoke with us about the leaking brake fluid etc. and he told us that dodge is not responsible for the repairs because we bought the truck from the kia dealership. so we had to pay $200.00 to mr. jim hurst at the dodge dealership for brake repairs. we need some justice with this matter and you are the only people that we believe can help us with this matter. we need our money back that we have been out of because no one wants to take any responsibility for this lemon we have been stuck with. please help us? sincerely yours mr.& mrs r.d.leismer. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| We traded our 1999 kia sportage for a 1998 dodge dakota truck 10-12-2000, at the central kia subaru dealership in plano texas. we have had nothing but problems with this truck and we have spent over $800.00 since we have had the truck. we contacted the kia dealership ph#972-422-5300, when we started having problems they told us that dodge was responsible for any repairs etc. the truck is still under warranty we had driven the truck for one month when the problems started. the truck is a lemon and we are stuck with truck payments and we are in debt over the repairs we had to pay for out of our own pockets. this is not right and surely is not fair to us. we took the truck to bledsoe dodge, inc.ph#214-296-9800 @ marvin d. love freeway dallas texas mr. jim hurst spoke with us about the leaking brake fluid etc. and he told us that dodge is not responsible for the repairs because we bought the truck from the kia dealership. so we had to pay $200.00 to mr. jim hurst at the dodge dealership for brake repairs. we need some justice with this matter and you are the only people that we believe can help us with this matter. we need our money back that we have been out of because no one wants to take any responsibility for this lemon we have been stuck with. please help us? sincerely yours mr.& mrs r.d.leismer. *ak | |||