Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE
98V208000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/31/1998 to 06/15/1998V (Vehicle)1240009/21/1998MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/08/199809/09/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. these vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. the bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can allow the cab to separate from the frame increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.
NotesOwner notification began september 21, 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
233599REVA10/01/1999233599612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs06/06/2000
23329908/27/1999608369Concerns with the center console / armest lid hinge being bent. *tt11/23/1999
18329809/25/1998603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc11/17/1999
23129904/23/1999604980Concerns with center console / armrest cover will not latch. *tt05/21/1999
23509810/23/1998602880Conditions with rear box tie down bracket attachment bolts are rusted. *yc01/20/1999
23249806/19/1998601576Center arm rest/console upper inertitia latch cover on driver's side hinge is broken. *ak08/10/1998
23659712/31/1997600607A loud popping noise is heard coming from the rear of the cab as the vehicle is turned onto a steep incline such as a driveway approach. *yc05/27/1998
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
13019807/17/1998602325Vehicle lifting information. *yc10/26/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
06/23/2007650001
 The paint is coming off of my truck. i have seen quite a few trucks on the road with the same problem. a repair shop near my house says he has seen this often, also. he says the primer used is probably the cause. *tr
06/08/2006106/30/1998
 Our truck's paint is flaking. we want daimler chrysler to re-paint our truck. we found out from our insurance that this is a manufacturer issue and screwup. our roof and hood are flaking and if not taken care of soon it is going to rust. we have noticed that other trucks in our area that is in the same year model range is doing the same as ours with the paint. what is the deal? *nm
10/30/200238000110/21/2002
 Vehicle leaks on the passenger side floor board. after searching for the leak spotted the source under the front dash.*ak
01/01/200275111/10/1998
 I own a 1998 dodge dakota sport 4x4 5.2l v-8 w/125k miles, in the last two years the once shiny black paint is flaking off in large areas on the roof, the flaking/peeling has now begun to start on the top of the doors and the bed rails. *ak i have contacted my local dodge dealer here in dublin california and spoke directly with the service manager who told me that dodge has not taken a position on this issue, that they realize it is wide spread and refuse to do anything about it. many other dodge owners inthe mid west have been able to receive some sort of good faith effort form their local dealer by way of a $300 credit toward paint. here in california we are not so lucky. the local dealers do not give a damn about the dodge owners once the leave the lot. i challenge any northern calif dealer to prove to me this is an isolated issue! dodge will never get any of money again and have soured me from any dodge chrysler product!
03/03/2004110/11/2003
 Water on passenger side floor board. *nm
STRUCTURE - BODY
05/21/20111280001
 The spare tire hoist / carrier cable broke, causing the full size spare tire to drop to the road. fortunately, it happened as i pulled into my driveway. this could have easily been a severe accident on the interstate. *tr
05/21/2011128000
 The spare tire hoist / carrier cable broke, causing the full size spare tire to drop to the road. fortunately, it happened as i pulled into my driveway. this could have easily been a severe accident on the intersate.
105/01/1998
 White spots were showing through the black paint on the vehicle. vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that vehicle was made with faulty primer. manufacturer was willing to pay half of the cost. *ak
11/10/1999205/01/1998
 Center console keeps breaking after a few months of use while raising and lowering it. *ak
1
 Console failed.
11/05/19975
 The front center cupholders on the 40-20-40 seats are very low in design, when you put a hot drink in them and make a turn the drinks in them (cup and all) will fall out, if hot drinks are in them it will burn your leg while driving but worse it distracts you and could cause an accident.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
07/31/2003110/01/2000
 I own a 1998 dodge dakota sport with paint fading on the hood in several places. there was no damage to these areas that would cause a paint problem. i am very dissapointed that i am having this problem with a vehicle that is only 4 years old. i have searched for a possible recall since this appears to be a factory problem. i have found many other owners reporting simular problems but no recall at this time. i would like to know if dodge is planning on resolving this problem soon. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
02/02/2001111/01/1997
 While traveling at about 75 mph front hood will come up. also has happened at lower speeds. had not contacted dealer.*ak *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
10/20/1999306/01/1998
 Fuel pump failed w/o warning on freeway in traffic, almost causing accident tailgate opened while going down highway pulling trailer, crushed when taking turn, has happened three times before
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
05/24/200427675111/17/1998
 Upper and lower ball joints deteriorating 5-24-2004, 27,675 miles stearing intermediate shaft 6-22-2004. ball joints, lower control arm, and right wheel bearing had to be replaced by dealer.*ak steering intermediate shaft had to be replaced at freehold dodge nj very loose front end, hard to control, bounce. typical symptoms of a front end falling apart. dates above are replacement dates. third major problem is all of the bolts attaching the cab are deteriorated. taking to my nm dodge dealer. can not even take off the bots they are so bad on the cab of my truck vin: 1b7gg22y9ws589684 i have been the owner from day one. in my parents name in new jersey for insurance rate reduction.
08/07/2001107/01/2001
 While driving 35 mph track bar broke off the frame. consumer could not control vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer got 3 estimates. *ak consumer was informed by a welder that manufacturer did not properly weld bracket to frame the track support bar supports the entire steering assembly.*jb
06/20/1999110/01/1997
 1. noise when releasing the clutch began during a vacation trip in june 1999, with approximately 15,500 miles on the odometer. over the past 3 months the noise has become worse. the problem is being repaired by the dealer who sold me the truck. they said it was a bearing in the clutch assembly. even though the warranty for the clutch is only 1 year the dealership is fixing it for me at no charge. 2. the original cab isolators had to be replaced due to the truck making a loud clunking noise whenever i turned a corner or entered/exited a driveway. after the first replacement the clunking still occurred so the truck went back in the shop where the dealer shaved the isolators. that didn't help so the truck went back a third time and another set of cab isolators were installed and the clunking sound did not occur again. to get this repair right required 3 trips to the dealership and a total of 14 days in the shop. 3. a leak of transmission fluid was detected during an oil and filter change on a vacation tr
106/01/1998
 Have not been informed of recall campaign 98v208000, regarding frame bolts. no mention of defect under recall. *ak
1
 Front wheel wells have a large gap between were the inner fender ends and the frame starts, causing water and snow to be able to enter engine compartment (potential safety hazard).