Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V216000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-05-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V216000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
320,188
Reported to NHTSA
2004-05-05
Owners notified
2004-07-12

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.

Safety risk

DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D22.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Dakota2004 2003 2002
Dodge Durango2003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.