NHTSA recall 03V389000
Electrical system › Wiring
Dodge Dakota
Reported Oct 10, 200350,082 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number C35Built Jul 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2003
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.