2003 DODGE DURANGO Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 02V322000 on 12/09/2002
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 10/30/2002 - 11/07/2002
- Affected:
- 3,640
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 04V216000 on 05/09/2004
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 04/23/2002 - 08/20/2003
- Affected:
- 320,188
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 04V596000 on 12/20/2004
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Manufactured:
- 01/06/1999 - 12/30/2002
- Affected:
- 592,707
- Defect:
- On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4x4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear over an extended period of time. this could cause a clunking noise in the front suspension, which may not always be heard by the vehicle occupants.
- Consequence:
- Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. this safety improvement campaign began on december 21, 2004. owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.
- Campaign:
- 06E024000 on 03/16/2006
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Affected:
- 44,386
- Defect:
- Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. p5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. a small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position.
- Consequence:
- A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.
- Correction:
- K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06V339000 on 09/10/2006
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2000 - 06/30/2003
- Affected:
- 35,103
- Defect:
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid is spilled from the floor mounted cup holder, an unused console power outlet connector located under the seat may become contaminated.
- Consequence:
- This may allow development of a high resistive short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the console wiring connector for corrosion, clean as required, and install a cap to prevent additional fluid from contaminating the connector free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2006. owners may contact daimler chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. f42.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08E064000 on 10/19/2008
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Affected:
- 2,805
- Defect:
- Skf is recalling 2,805 hub units, part no. br930361, sold as a service part for 1997-2004 dodge dakota vehicles and 1999-2003 dodge durango vehicles equipped with 2-wheel drive & rear axle abs. due to a specification error, the rotor pilot for the hub unit may be too long. this results in the wheel to not be seated fully against the hub flange face during mounting.
- Consequence:
- Improper seating of the wheel can result in excessive vibration, brake rotor noise, difficulty removing the wheel after installation and operation of the vehicle, and possibly wheel-end separation during vehicle operation. should wheel-end separation occur, the driver could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Correction:
- Skf will notify owners and replace the defective hub units free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2008. owners may contact skf vsm north america customer service at 1-800-644-8999.
- Notes:
- Skf's recall no. skf pro 08-029us/ca.this recall only pertains to aftermarket skf hub units and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge dakota or durango vehicles manufactured by chrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2003 DODGE DURANGO TSBs (30)
- Bulletin:
- 2200102
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Chrome wheel care. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 1802002
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 2100202
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02026
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- The transmission may overheat due to a restriction in the torque converter drain back valve. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction notification - 3/8" torque converter drain back valve. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02026A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- The transmission may overheat due to a restriction in the torque converter drain back valve and may cause damage to the transmission. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800503
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Transmission shift/speed control improvements. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 0801003
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800503A
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Transmission shift/speed control improvements/possible malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0802303
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Intermittent locking/unlocking of doors without activating the power door lock switch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800503B
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Transmission shift/speed control improvements/possible malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800503C
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Transmission shift / speed control improvements / possible malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0703
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Procedures for servicing the seat belt latch plate cinch bar. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0703
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Disconnecting the park brake release handle when servicing the steering column opening cover. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1803703
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0116, p2172, p2173. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0500703
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Brake shudder or vibration. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2301004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Passenger compartment floor water leak. *tt this bulletin supersedes bulletin 23-010-04 dated 04-29-04. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 10023
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain diagnostic information. service information tuneups. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 10023
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Steering column service. information. service information tuneups. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0422
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 5.7l engine long block repair / replace procedures. warranty planning & administration *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0201004
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Upper ball joint extended warranty. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0801505
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 10182004
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Multiple wiring changes. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 2401305
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0803006
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 9002519
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
- Bulletin:
- 9002872
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- 56045489a$ - neutral safety switch - trans assy 06036369aa screw and washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach neutral start switch
- Bulletin:
- 9002872
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 56045489a$ - neutral safety switch - trans assy 06036369aa screw and washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach neutral start switch
- Bulletin:
- 9002828
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Part description: insulator in lever assembly - valve body - trans issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
- Bulletin:
- 9002849
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement
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