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Safety recall · 02V322000

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DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 2, 2002. It covers about 3,640 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
02V322000
Reported
Dec 2, 2002
Vehicles
3,640
Area
Lights

The problem

On certain pickup trucks, the central timer module (ctm) has an improperly sized circuit board trace that could potentially cause the right headlamp low beam to become inoperative.

The risk

If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the ctm. Owner notification began december 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Contacts

Daimlerchrysler recall no. B32. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 02V322000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2003 Dodge Dakota29611D
2003 Dodge Durango3396C

Questions

Is the 02V322000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 02V322000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 02V322000 announced?

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 2, 2002. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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