NHTSA Campaign 04V216000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported May 5, 2004 · 320,188 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2002 | 320,188 |
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2003 | 320,188 |
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2004 | 320,188 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2002 | 320,188 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2003 | 320,188 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V216000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.