BMac
Dodge Dakota
9/07/2001
10:47:58
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 Subject: SafetyAlerts
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SafetyAlerts
August 1, 2001
1997-2000 Dodge Dakota, Durango and
1997-2001 Dodge Ram Recalled
Detroit, MI (SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall
affecting certain 1997-2000 Dodge Dakota,
Durango and 1997-2001 Dodge Ram
automobiles manufactured between August 1996
and April 2001.
On certain pickup trucks, the sound deadening material
inside the steering wheel could become detached from the
cover and housing. When this occurs, the material could
interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open
circuit.
The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air
bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
216,100 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification
began June 18, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free
remedy within a reasonable time should contact
DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-843-1403.
[NHTSA Recall No. 01V153/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 982]
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