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2003 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4 Regular Cab

SAFETY FEATURES
 
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  • Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
  • Two head restraints on front seats
 
Crash Test Results for the 2003 Dodge Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2003 Dodge Caravan 44453
2003 Dodge Dakota 355Not
Tested		4
2003 Dodge Dakota 44553
2003 Dodge Durango 44Not
Tested		Not
Tested		3
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 44553
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 44553
2003 Dodge Intrepid 44435
2003 Dodge Neon 44334
2003 Dodge Ram Not
Tested		Not
Tested		Not
Tested		Not
Tested		Not
Tested
2003 Dodge Ram 45Not
Tested		Not
Tested		3
2003 Dodge Ram Van 44Not
Tested		Not
Tested		3
2003 Dodge Ram Wagon 44Not
Tested		Not
Tested		3
2003 Dodge Stratus 55335
2003 Dodge Stratus 44354
2003 Dodge Viper Not
Tested		Not
Tested		Not
Tested		Not
Tested		Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2003 Dodge Viper Sport 4X4 Regular Cab
2003 DODGE DAKOTA:

Bulletin Number: 01
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION - 3/8" TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN BACK VALVE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0201004
UPPER BALL JOINT EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02024
HARSH SHIFTS DUE TO A STICKING PRESSURE SENSOR TRANSDUCER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02026
THE TRANSMISSION MAY OVERHEAT DUE TO A RESTRICTION IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN BACK VALVE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02026A
THE TRANSMISSION MAY OVERHEAT DUE TO A RESTRICTION IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN BACK VALVE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0500603
REAR BRAKE MOAN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0703
DISCONNECTING THE PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE WHEN SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0801505
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

Bulletin Number: 0802303
INTERMITTENT LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF DOORS WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0803006
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

Bulletin Number: 10023
POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. SERVICE INFORMATION TUNEUPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 10023
STEERING COLUMN SERVICE. INFORMATION. SERVICE INFORMATION TUNEUPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1800103
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR WHILE CLIMBING A GRADE. UPDATE TO TRANSMISSION CALIBRATIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1800103A
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR WHILE CLIMBING A GRADE. UPDATE TO TRANSMISSION CALIBRATIONS.

Bulletin Number: 1800503
TRANSMISSION SHIFT/SPEED CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS. *JB

Bulletin Number: 1800503A
TRANSMISSION SHIFT/SPEED CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS/POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1800503B
TRANSMISSION SHIFT/SPEED CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS/POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1800503C
TRANSMISSION SHIFT / SPEED CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS / POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801504
IDLE FLUCTUATION WHILE TURNING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1803703
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION, ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0116, P2172, P2173. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2100202
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2101505
45RFE/545RFE TRANS - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COOLER RETURN FILTER REPLACEMENT. *SC

Bulletin Number: 2200102
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 2301004
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR WATER LEAK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 23-010-04 DATED 04-29-04. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2401305
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9002828
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253

Bulletin Number: 9002828
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

Bulletin Number: 9002872
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

Bulletin Number: 9002872
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

Bulletin Number: 9002872
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

Bulletin Number: 9002872
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
 
Recalls for 2003 Dodge Viper Sport 4X4 Regular Cab
2003 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V596000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 01/07/1999 - 12/31/2002
Potential Units Affected: 592707
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Consequence:
EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2003 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V216000
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 04/24/2002 - 09/15/2003
Potential Units Affected: 320188
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Consequence:
DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2003 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 02V322000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 10/31/2002 - 11/08/2002
Potential Units Affected: 3640
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) HAS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED CIRCUIT BOARD TRACE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RIGHT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence:
IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CTM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2002. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2003 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 03V389000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/2000 - 07/31/2003
Potential Units Affected: 50082
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEADLAMP AND DASH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFED BY THE ACTUATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN OR LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN, AND, WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AND REPAIR THE HARNESS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
 
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