NHTSA recall 97V170000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Dodge Dakota
Reported Oct 7, 19977,500 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 15, 1997 – Aug 15, 1997
The defect
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks (2 wheel drive only). the front brake hoses or anti-lock brake system (ABS) sensor wire may be abraded at the front wheels by contact with a front wheelhouse splash shield.
The risk
Prolonged brake hose contact can cause a partial loss of the braking system. prolonged ABS sensor wire contact can cause a loss of ABS function.
The remedy
Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and ABS sensor wires will be inspected. if evidence of abrasion IS found on any hose or ABS wire, they will be replaced.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/moduleService brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings