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2001 Dodge Dakota Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
02/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10011940
TSB ID: 0201004

Upper ball joint extended warranty.
09/20/04 NHTSA ID: 10009241
TSB ID: 10023

Steering column service. information. service information tuneups.
09/27/02 NHTSA ID: 634123
TSB ID: 1800902A

Subject regarding flash: hot sag/spark knock/transmission shift issues. *slc
04/30/02 NHTSA ID: 630969
TSB ID: 1800902

Subject regarding flash: hot sag/spark knock/transmission shift issues. *jg
03/27/02 NHTSA ID: 629146
TSB ID: 1800302

Some vehicles may exhibit rough idle after cold start up, sag or hesitation after cold start, warm idle instability, and spark knock.
11/29/01 NHTSA ID: 625608
TSB ID: 1100201

Some vehicles may exhibit a hissing sound when water from the evaporator drain drips on the exhaust.
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10/26/01 NHTSA ID: 623172
TSB ID: 1900701

Information on new power steering fluid.*slc
10/05/01 NHTSA ID: 621942
TSB ID: 0900301

This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all daimlerchrysler engines.
07/11/01 NHTSA ID: 620071
TSB ID: 2500401

Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak.
04/13/01 NHTSA ID: 618447
TSB ID: 963

Emissions recall to install an evaporative canister purge orifice which was inadvertently omitted. *jb
03/08/01 NHTSA ID: 616728
TSB ID: 1900900

Experiencing a popping sensation / sound felt and / or heard in the steering column during sharp turns (parking lot maneuvers).
02/20/18 Engine NHTSA ID: 10129011
TSB ID: 9002872

56045489a$ - neutral safety switch - trans assy 06036369aa screw and washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach neutral start switch
05/21/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10136906
TSB ID: 9002901

Part description: seal - shift shaft on rfe transmissions issue description: this seal (04799346) is replaceable with seal kit (68235551aa), which includes a seal and retainer. the seal kit is applicable to all (5)45rfe transmissions.
03/23/07 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10021239
TSB ID: 0803006

Powertrain control module initialization.
10/20/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017000
TSB ID: 2101505

45rfe/545rfe trans - delayed engagement due to cooler return filter replacement. *sc
04/26/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013731
TSB ID: 0801505

Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
10/30/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 635721
TSB ID: 2100202

Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions.
03/06/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 628289
TSB ID: 1802501

Some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-3, 4-5, and 5-4 upshifts causing a powertrain clunk or shudder when accelerating.
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11/28/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625571
TSB ID: 01020

Advance service information regarding drbiii update version 52.3 - software code error affecting 2001 dakota / durango recall 975 transfer case control module flash procedure.
10/03/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 621898
TSB ID: 2100601

Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *mj
05/03/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 618864
TSB ID: 1300200

Information pertaining to transmission crossmember service.
11/29/00 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 614649
TSB ID: 030700

Subject regarding noise / vibration in drivetrain and / or front propeller shaft constant velocity boot integrity.
09/26/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016603
TSB ID: 2401305

Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor.
10/20/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10003414
TSB ID: 0802303

Intermittent locking/unlocking of doors without activating the power door lock switch.
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09/27/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 634087
TSB ID: 0800702

Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc
09/26/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 633966
TSB ID: 2400502

Subject regarding heater air conditioner controller reprogramming. *slc
11/29/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 625578
TSB ID: 2401101

Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling sound coming from the defroster outlets.
07/10/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 620059
TSB ID: 0801001

Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
05/03/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 618862
TSB ID: 0832000

On some vehicles, the service 4wd lamp is illuminated even though the truck is not a 4x4 vehicle.
04/03/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 618049
TSB ID: 0800600REV

Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
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03/08/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 616718
TSB ID: 0803800

Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair.
01/28/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 615699
TSB ID: 00066

Advance service information regarding the incorrect replacement of the fog lamp bulb number.
01/28/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 615686
TSB ID: 0803500

Some vehicles may exhibit a surge while the speed control is engaged at 74 - 76 km/h (46 - 47 mph) and / or at 109 - 111 km/h (68 - 69 mph).
01/28/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 615687
TSB ID: 0803600

Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse.
01/28/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 615684
TSB ID: 0803300

Some vehicles may exhibit a fault code in the radio when performing diagnostic using the drb iii. the code reads cold cd. the fault code is not displayed to the customer and is only displayed when performing diagnostics.
12/04/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 6092304
TSB ID: 082700

Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
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02/20/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129008
TSB ID: 9002519

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05/20/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10006965
TSB ID: 2301004

Passenger compartment floor water leak. this bulletin supersedes bulletin 23-010-04 dated 04-29-04.
10/31/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003812
TSB ID: 0703

Disconnecting the park brake release handle when servicing the steering column opening cover.
09/28/02 Other NHTSA ID: 634272
TSB ID: 1802002

Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
09/27/02 Other NHTSA ID: 634077
TSB ID: 2301502

Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
09/23/02 Other NHTSA ID: 633497
TSB ID: 2301502

Subject regarding the outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
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11/30/01 Other NHTSA ID: 625650
TSB ID: 2302701

Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement.
10/26/01 Other NHTSA ID: 623255
TSB ID: 2600701

Information regarding service/diagnostic manual revisions. *slc
07/11/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620078
TSB ID: 01007

Some vehicles may have been built with sealer voids between the rear window and the body flange. this could lead to water leaks around the rear window.
07/11/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620072
TSB ID: 2600401

Subject regarding service / diagnostic manual revisions.
07/11/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620066
TSB ID: 1801201

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.
07/11/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620065
TSB ID: 1801101

Customer will experience malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. this bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software.
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05/15/01 Other NHTSA ID: 619123
TSB ID: 2300301

This bulletin states that all factory installed equipment, such as a sunroof, meet the upper interior head protection requirements of fmvss 201.
05/07/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618886
TSB ID: 00059

Advance service information regarding the central timer module features which cannot be programemd with drbiii.
05/03/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618882
TSB ID: 00056

Owner's manual which failed to provide accurate instructions for customer programmable features.
04/12/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618395
TSB ID: 0803200

A condition may exist where the service 4wd lamp is illuminated on 4.2 vehicles. *jb
04/12/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618399
TSB ID: 0804200

Subject regarding remote keyless entry transmitter programming. *jb
03/08/01 Other NHTSA ID: 616721
TSB ID: 0804100

A condition may exist with the door locks intermittently locking and / or unlocking without any activation of the power door lock switch or a clicking sound heard coming from the power door locks (repeated locking or repeated unlocking).
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11/30/00 Other NHTSA ID: 614660
TSB ID: 211100

Some customers may complain of a malfunction indicator lamp illumination due to diagnostic trouble code p1740 - tcc or od solenoid performance.

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Dodge Dakota TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.