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1,998 Dodge Dakota R/T Sport 2dr Extended Cab SB Model Shown

1998 Dodge Dakota R/T Sport 2dr Extended Cab SB

  1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  2. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
  3. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  4. OTHER
  5. OTHER
  6. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  7. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  9. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  10. EQUIPMENT
  11. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  12. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  14. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
  15. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
  16. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  17. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  18. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  19. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
  20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  21. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  22. SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
  23. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
  24. SEATS
  25. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  26. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  27. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  28. SUSPENSION
  29. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
  30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  31. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
  32. SUSPENSION
  33. AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
  34. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
  35. STRUCTURE:BODY
  36. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
  37. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  38. SEATS
  39. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  40. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
  41. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  42. STRUCTURE:BODY
  43. SUSPENSION
  44. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
  45. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
  46. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
  47. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  48. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
  49. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  50. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  51. OTHER
  52. STRUCTURE:BODY
  53. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  54. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  55. OTHER
  56. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  57. AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
  58. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  59. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  60. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  61. STRUCTURE:BODY
  62. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  63. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
  64. STRUCTURE:BODY
  65. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  66. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
  67. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
  68. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  69. STRUCTURE:BODY
  70. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
  71. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  72. SUSPENSION
  73. STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
  74. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  75. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  76. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  77. STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
  78. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  79. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  80. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  81. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  82. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  83. STRUCTURE:BODY
  84. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  85. STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
  86. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
  87. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  88. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
  89. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  90. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  91. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  92. AIR BAGS
  93. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
  94. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Component Description:
1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 22
Bulletin Date: Aug 2006
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10020666 )

Component Description:
2. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Number: 2401305
Bulletin Date: Aug 2005
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10016603 )

Component Description:
3. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 2100202
Bulletin Date: Jul 2002
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 635721 )

Component Description:
4. OTHER
Bulletin Number: 1801702
Bulletin Date: Jun 2002
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR INJECTOR CIRCUIT FAULT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 634117 )

Component Description:
5. OTHER
Bulletin Number: 1802002
Bulletin Date: Jun 2002
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 634272 )

Component Description:
6. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Bulletin Number: 2301502
Bulletin Date: Apr 2002
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 634077 )

Component Description:
7. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Bulletin Number: 2302701
Bulletin Date: Sep 2001
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 625650 )

Component Description:
8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 2500401
Bulletin Date: May 2001
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 620071 )

Component Description:
9. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 0801001
Bulletin Date: May 2001
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 620059 )

Component Description:
10. EQUIPMENT
Bulletin Number: 1801201
Bulletin Date: May 2001
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 620066 )

Component Description:
11. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 2100601
Bulletin Date: Mar 2001
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 621898 )

Component Description:
12. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 180500G
Bulletin Date: Dec 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 616722 )

Component Description:
13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 0800600REV
Bulletin Date: Dec 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 618049 )

Component Description:
14. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Bulletin Number: 2303400A
Bulletin Date: Dec 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 616727 )

Component Description:
15. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Bulletin Number: 0200600
Bulletin Date: Oct 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SERVICE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 618857 )

Component Description:
16. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 082400
Bulletin Date: Sep 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 614651 )

Component Description:
17. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 180500E
Bulletin Date: Sep 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6092295 )

Component Description:
18. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 180500F
Bulletin Date: Sep 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOC CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6092297 )

Component Description:
19. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Bulletin Number: 233400
Bulletin Date: Sep 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 614665 )

Component Description:
20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 180500
Bulletin Date: Jun 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 614165 )

Component Description:
21. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 180500A
Bulletin Date: Jun 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING 1998 MODEL YEAR ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 614166 )

Component Description:
22. SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 020500
Bulletin Date: May 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610617 )

Component Description:
23. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Bulletin Number: 210300
Bulletin Date: Mar 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RED-IN-COLOR OIL SEEPAGE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE OIL SEEPAGE MAY BE LOCALIZED TO THE SECTOR SHAFT SEAL OF THE TRANSFER CASE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610633 )

Component Description:
24. SEATS
Bulletin Number: 230800
Bulletin Date: Mar 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610635 )

Component Description:
25. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 090500
Bulletin Date: Feb 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610005 )

Component Description:
26. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 180100
Bulletin Date: Feb 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609988 )

Component Description:
27. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Bulletin Number: 080600
Bulletin Date: Feb 2000
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609995 )

Component Description:
28. SUSPENSION
Bulletin Number: 020699A
Bulletin Date: Dec 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089735 )

Component Description:
29. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Bulletin Number: 212299
Bulletin Date: Dec 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF NV-242 AND NV-242HD SECTOR SHAFT SEAL OIL SEEPAGE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089820 )

Component Description:
30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 080699A
Bulletin Date: Dec 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE TO / FROM TWO WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089713 )

Component Description:
31. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 242099A
Bulletin Date: Dec 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
A CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAN THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089733 )

Component Description:
32. SUSPENSION
Bulletin Number: 021599
Bulletin Date: Nov 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR LEAF SPRING. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089809 )

Component Description:
33. AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 083799
Bulletin Date: Nov 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089800 )

Component Description:
34. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Bulletin Number: 235299
Bulletin Date: Nov 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAK HEARD COMING FROM THE WINDOW AREA AS THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089773 )

Component Description:
35. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 233599REVA
Bulletin Date: Oct 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 612160 )

Component Description:
36. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 242099
Bulletin Date: Oct 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAT THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 612181 )

Component Description:
37. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 090699
Bulletin Date: Sep 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 607913 )

Component Description:
38. SEATS
Bulletin Number: 233599
Bulletin Date: Sep 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 607963 )

Component Description:
39. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 831
Bulletin Date: Aug 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE'S POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 608112 )

Component Description:
40. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Bulletin Number: 030199A
Bulletin Date: Aug 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONDITIONS WITH TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT BOOT TORN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 607690 )

Component Description:
41. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 030299A
Bulletin Date: Aug 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH-SPEED DRIVELINE VIBRATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 607678 )

Component Description:
42. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 233299
Bulletin Date: Aug 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONCERNS WITH THE CENTER CONSOLE / ARMEST LID HINGE BEING BENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 608369 )

Component Description:
43. SUSPENSION
Bulletin Number: 020599
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING OR CREAKING FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA AT LOW SPEEDS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606526 )

Component Description:
44. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Bulletin Number: 020699
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY INCORRECTLY BE DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY DUE TO THE EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 608109 )

Component Description:
45. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Bulletin Number: 020699
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606527 )

Component Description:
46. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Bulletin Number: 181299
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 607298 )

Component Description:
47. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Bulletin Number: 030499
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONDITIONS WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBRICANT WEEPING FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL VENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606080 )

Component Description:
48. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Number: 241199
Bulletin Date: Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT ON AIR CONDITIONER COOLING PERFORMANCE DETERIORATING AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606175 )

Component Description:
49. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Bulletin Number: 050399
Bulletin Date: Apr 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING TO STEERING KNUCKLE THREAD REPAIR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604710 )

Component Description:
50. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 210899
Bulletin Date: Apr 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604975 )

Component Description:
51. OTHER
Bulletin Number: 180799
Bulletin Date: Apr 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
EXHIBITING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $A8 (P1763) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604971 )

Component Description:
52. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 231299
Bulletin Date: Apr 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONCERNS WITH CENTER CONSOLE / ARMREST COVER WILL NOT LATCH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604980 )

Component Description:
53. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Bulletin Number: 030299
Bulletin Date: Mar 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING HIGH-SPEED DRIVELINE VIBRATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604711 )

Component Description:
54. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 180499
Bulletin Date: Feb 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, SAG / HESITATION, START & STALL, AND LIGHT SPARK KNOCK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604103 )

Component Description:
55. OTHER
Bulletin Number: 180399
Bulletin Date: Feb 1999
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $24 (PO107). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604104 )

Component Description:
56. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Bulletin Number: 110798
Bulletin Date: Dec 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 603108 )

Component Description:
57. AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 081798
Bulletin Date: Dec 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 603153 )

Component Description:
58. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Bulletin Number: 184898
Bulletin Date: Dec 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 603144 )

Component Description:
59. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 250298
Bulletin Date: Oct 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602881 )

Component Description:
60. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Bulletin Number: 084398
Bulletin Date: Oct 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
HEADLAMPS DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN PANIC MODE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED BY THE PANIC BUTTON ON THE RKE TRANSMITTER. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602901 )

Component Description:
61. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 235098
Bulletin Date: Oct 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONDITIONS WITH REAR BOX TIE DOWN BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ARE RUSTED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602880 )

Component Description:
62. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Bulletin Number: 980801260898
Bulletin Date: Oct 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602201 )

Component Description:
63. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Bulletin Number: 070598
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
EXPERIENCING ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602431 )

Component Description:
64. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 183298
Bulletin Date: Sep 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 603635 )

Component Description:
65. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Bulletin Number: 110798
Bulletin Date: Jul 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602327 )

Component Description:
66. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Bulletin Number: 030498
Bulletin Date: Jul 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONDITION WITH TWO-PIECE PROPSHAFT BOOT BEING TORN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602320 )

Component Description:
67. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Bulletin Number: 130198
Bulletin Date: Jul 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
VEHICLE LIFTING INFORMATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 602325 )

Component Description:
68. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Bulletin Number: 082998
Bulletin Date: Jun 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
GRINDING/CREAKING NOISE HEARD WHEN FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601565 )

Component Description:
69. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 232498
Bulletin Date: Jun 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CENTER ARM REST/CONSOLE UPPER INERTITIA LATCH COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE HINGE IS BROKEN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601576 )

Component Description:
70. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Bulletin Number: 020498
Bulletin Date: May 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
LOWER BALL JOINT SERVICE INFORMATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601680 )

Component Description:
71. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 140398
Bulletin Date: May 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601669 )

Component Description:
72. SUSPENSION
Bulletin Number: 030298
Bulletin Date: Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING AXLE LUBRICANT AND SEALING REQUIREMENTS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600809 )

Component Description:
73. STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Bulletin Number: 190298
Bulletin Date: Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
COMPLAINTS WITH CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN SHROUD WHEN GEAR SELECTOR IS OPERATED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600761 )

Component Description:
74. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Bulletin Number: 081698
Bulletin Date: Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600862 )

Component Description:
75. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Bulletin Number: 181998
Bulletin Date: Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600763 )

Component Description:
76. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 181098
Bulletin Date: Feb 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONDITION WITH GASOLINE ENGINES WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THE MIL PROPERLY WHEN MISFIRE IS DETECTED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600429 )

Component Description:
77. STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Bulletin Number: 190298
Bulletin Date: Feb 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS OPERATED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600374 )

Component Description:
78. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 250198
Bulletin Date: Feb 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600388 )

Component Description:
79. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 9807
Bulletin Date: Feb 1998
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SOME VEHICLES HAVE INCORRECT DIPSTICK INSTALLATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600389 )

Component Description:
80. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 183497
Bulletin Date: Dec 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
ENGINE MAY SPARK/KNOCK WHEN WARM UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600487 )

Component Description:
81. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 183597
Bulletin Date: Dec 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONDITION WITH SAGGING OR HESITATION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITH A COLD ENGINE OR AFTER A PARTIAL COOL DOWN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600486 )

Component Description:
82. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Bulletin Number: 183697
Bulletin Date: Dec 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONCERNS ON INCORRECT FAULT MATURE TIME - DTC $B7 LEAK DETECTION PUMP SOLENOID CIRCUIT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089148 )

Component Description:
83. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 236597
Bulletin Date: Dec 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
A LOUD POPPING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB AS THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ONTO A STEEP INCLINE SUCH AS A DRIVEWAY APPROACH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 600607 )

Component Description:
84. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Bulletin Number: 140897
Bulletin Date: Nov 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6088884 )

Component Description:
85. STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Bulletin Number: 191297
Bulletin Date: Nov 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONCERNS WITH CLUNK/RATTLE FELT IN STEERING COLUMN/WHEEL. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6088969 )

Component Description:
86. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Bulletin Number: 083997
Bulletin Date: Nov 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONDITION WITH KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 54162 )

Component Description:
87. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 083997
Bulletin Date: Nov 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6088845 )

Component Description:
88. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Number: 241397
Bulletin Date: Oct 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
INFORMATION ON A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089130 )

Component Description:
89. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 182697
Bulletin Date: Sep 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO OBD II MISFIRE INDICATOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 54426 )

Component Description:
90. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 0832097
Bulletin Date: Sep 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6088834 )

Component Description:
91. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Bulletin Number: 182697A
Bulletin Date: Sep 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONCERNS WITH OBD II MISFIRE INDICATOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6088932 )

Component Description:
92. AIR BAGS
Bulletin Number: 970919083297
Bulletin Date: Sep 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 54423 )

Component Description:
93. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 241297
Bulletin Date: Aug 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
INFORMATIO ON CLIMATE CONTROL. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089128 )

Component Description:
94. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Number: 241197
Bulletin Date: Jul 1997
Vehicle: 1,998 Dodge Dakota

Summary:
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6089311 )

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