NHTSA Campaign 03V505000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Dec 10, 2003 · 35,692 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
IMPROPERLY LOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERLAYS CONTAINING CORRECTED INFORMATION RELATIVE TO VEHICLE GAWR AND TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 2000 | 35,692 |
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2001 | 35,692 |
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2002 | 35,692 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2000 | 35,692 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V505000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.