RECALL 03V505000: GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS LABEL

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 03V505000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: DAKOTA
YEAR: 2001, 2002
MFR CAMPAIGN #: C41
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MANUFACTURER: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20000701
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20020731
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 35692
DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20040301
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20031210
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20031211
REGULATION PART #: 571
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #: 120
DEFECT SUMMARY:
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 SUMMARY:
IMPROPERLY LOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
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. 

RECALL NOTES:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C41.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).