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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E024000 | K&N ENGINEERING, INC. | E (Equipment) | 44386 | 04/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/15/2006 | 03/17/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. p5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. a small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1803703 | 10/10/2003 | 10004541 | Malfunction indicator lamp illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0116, p2172, p2173. *tt | 12/18/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/26/2012 | 131505 | ||
| I have owned a 2003 dodge dakota v6 for the past 3 years and never had a problem until i took it to the dealership in union city ga yesterday for a routine oil change. after waiting 2 hours, they told me they were having a problem getting oil in the engine because there was sludge in the engine which was causing the oil to go in slowly. they recommended adding an oil additive. an hour later they returned my car to me. i started driving out of the lot my car was running rough. two blocks later the oil light came on, engine started a little ticking and ran rougher. i turned around, driving about 5 mph, barely made it back to the dealership. they said there was 6 qt of oil in the engine. they would have to start over. half hour later, they came out and said now they had no oil pressure at all and they would had to remove the oil pan and maybe have to replace the oil plump and other parts. i may need a new engine or have it rebuilt. they would call me today and let me know. mind you, i have never had a problem until they did the oil change this time. now that i check the computer, i find hundreds of people have a problem with sludge and loss of oil pressure in the dodge dakota for no reason. this is very dangerous. all of a sudden there is no oil pressure while you are driving. | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 3 | ||
| Two weeks after purchasing the vehicle and upon making a right turn there was a loss of power. vehicle continued to run, but the vehicle would not move. this has happened four times. also, check engine light illuminateed, and evaporation leaked. took vehicle to the dealer, but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 14 | 09/22/2003 | |
| Various problems with 2003 dodge dakota. *mr there were backfires at times, the pedal would barely move at stop signs, when backing out, the vehicle would stay in second gear for a long period of time and the consumer would have to let off of the gas pedal then shift into high gear, sometimes the vehicle wouldn't shift into overdrive, then as soon as it started to misfire, the vehicle would drop to overdrive, the cruise control was inoperative, there was a whine and or howl in the rear differential around 50 mph, the engine light would never come on, sometimes the shift lever would be placed in park and the vehicle would start, at times when shifting to reverse or drive, the vehicle would not move and the would have to be jerked around on the shift lever, the heater controls were inoperative, and there were noises when the lights on the radio were turned on. the valve on the transmission was change and helped the vehicle, but sometimes when the vehicle was shifted up or down in gear it would be a problem. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| When the truck is started and put into drive it hesitates then shifts really hard. also when the truck is started and allowed to warm up for around three minutes it dies when it is put in reverse. when it does this none of the lights on the instrument panel come on. the truck just dies. i have had the truck into the dealership four times now. the first time i took it in, the dealership told me that they couldn't get the problem to replicate and told me to bring it back when it got worse. i am now on my forth attempt to get the problem fixed and they are continuing to tell me that they can't get the problem to replicate. so i went to the dealership and replicated the problem for them. that was on 10-27-03. it is now 11-06-03 and they called me today to tell me that they still can't get the truck to replicate. but they have hooked up a "co-pilot" which will read the trucks computer and hopefully catch the problem. i am having a really hard time believing that they can't replicate the problem. i have had the truck for three months now and the damn thing has died every single time i have put it in reverse. i am positive that i am being bent over. i know that i will never buy another chrysler again. | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 1571 | ||
| Transmission will not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear when climbing grades. also truck will stall out with no warning or check engine lights. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 450 | ||
| As truck pulls out (1-5min.)it slows down and backfires real loud. doesnt stall out, but no power. when you step on the gas nothing happens it still is crawling around 5mi.this will happen about 1-3mminutes then it automatically picks up by itself and resumes speed. happening every 2wks then every wk. sometimes a day apart.had co-pilot on twice but results were o. nothing shows on the dashboard when it happend, but the backfiring is getting louder. called consumer around 5 times but i am right where i started. | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 10100 | ||
| Peeling paint from front grille assembly. also at 10600 miles the transmission shifts hard. both upshifts and downshifts cause a noise and a slight hesitation, followed by a very harsh shift. and the engine seems to engage the electric heat/exchanger fan assembly causing a tremendous amount of cab noise. no temperature change has been detected with the dash gauges when the electric radiator has engaged. very noisy. there will be a follow up letter after the truck is taken to the dealer. oct. 5th, 2003. 2:30 pm mst | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| We have recently submitted a claim to the bureau of automotive repairs. our truck has been in the shop 6 times for the same and new problems. we bought this vehicle in june with 12 miles on it. they recently had our vehicle for 3 days in a row and wanted to keep it for a 4th day, however we declined. below please find a list of the problems: 1) loud howling noise when backing up in reverse 2) slips out of gear when in reverse or drive 3) idles roughly 4) occasionally dies when backing in reverse or going forward 5) wheel well guards are starting to peel away 6) runs in the paint job 7) there was electrical wiring issues 8) transmission issues | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed or stopping at a traffic light the vehicle would stall out. the dealership has been contacted. please provide any additional details. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| The engine over heated excessively while driving. the vehicle was only 1 week old and has less than 500 miles. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 120000 | 1 | 01/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the highway, there was a loss of all oil pressure without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the oil pump failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not alerted. | |||
| 06/04/2006 | 25500 | 4 | 05/10/2003 |
| On june 5, 2006 the engine light came on in our 2003 dodge dakota (approx. 25,500 miles). we took it to the dodge dealership and they replaced a hose for the fuel line at a cost of approx. $250. on june 7, 2006 the engine light again came on and dodge said an o2 sensor needed to be replaced (at a cost to us of approx. $300). with in the next 3 weeks our dodge was in the shop 2 more times (for a total of 4 items in a month) due to the engine light coming on. the last time they told us the o2 sensor that was replaced was faulty and was the problem. this concerns me as the car was 5 weeks over the 3 year warranty so nothing was covered and the service we received at dodge was the worst i have ever received. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Email fm mr. robin suggs (nc) re an oil consumption problem with her 2003 dodge dakota pick up truck.*mr the dealer told the consumer the vehicle consumes about 2 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. the manufacturer stated it was normal. the emergency brake handle needed to be repaired, however, the consumer was told it was a cosmetic defect and was not covered under warranty. *jb | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 1000 | 1 | 07/12/2003 |
| While driving the vehicle hesitated then lost total power. *ak there was poor idling, hesitation and sudden stops at intersection's, loss of power and the cruise control would shut off. *scc *jb | |||
| 07/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 450 | ||
| As truck pulls out (1-5min.)it slows down and backfires real loud. doesnt stall out, but no power. when you step on the gas nothing happens it still is crawling around 5mi.this will happen about 1-3mminutes then it automatically picks up by itself and resumes speed. happening every 2wks then every wk. sometimes a day apart.had co-pilot on twice but results were o. nothing shows on the dashboard when it happend, but the backfiring is getting louder. called consumer around 5 times but i am right where i started. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 2 | ||
| A loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front the clutch popped out. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the 02 sensor blew a hole inside of the clutch and needed replacement. *ak......*ak | |||