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2002 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.
02/21/03 NHTSA ID: 10000310
TSB ID: 1400102A

Fuel cap difficult to remove.
09/27/02 NHTSA ID: 634090
TSB ID: 1400102

Subject regarding fuel cap difficult to remove. *slc
09/26/02 NHTSA ID: 633964
TSB ID: 02007

Subject regarding 4.7l crankshaft to bedplate interference. *slc
06/06/02 NHTSA ID: 631623
TSB ID: 0500601

Subject regarding discolored brake fluid.
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10/26/01 NHTSA ID: 623172
TSB ID: 1900701

Information on new power steering fluid.*slc
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
08/20/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002280
TSB ID: 1800103A

Customers may complain the vehicle will not shift out of 2nd gear while climbing a grade. update to transmission calibrations.
04/03/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10000906
TSB ID: 1800103

Customers may complain the vehicle will not shift out of 2nd gear while climbing a grade. update to transmission calibrations.
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.
03/07/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 628313
TSB ID: 01016A

Rapid reponse transmittal regarding transmission filler tube rattle condition.
03/06/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 628207
TSB ID: 01016

Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission filler tube rattle condition.
10/03/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 621898
TSB ID: 2100601

Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *mj
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09/26/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016603
TSB ID: 2401305

Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor.
05/06/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10006575
TSB ID: 1801504

Idle fluctuation while turning.
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.
04/03/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10000907
TSB ID: 1800203

The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate due to erroneous detection of a small leak in the vehicle's evaporative system.
09/27/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 634087
TSB ID: 0800702

Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc
11/29/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 625620
TSB ID: 0801701

Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair.
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10/26/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 623312
TSB ID: 0801601

Information regarding vehicles equipped with radios will have a new locking radio antenna connector. *slc
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.
02/20/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129008
TSB ID: 9002519

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
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
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09/27/02 Other NHTSA ID: 634082
TSB ID: 2200102

Chrome wheel care. *slc
09/27/02 Other NHTSA ID: 634077
TSB ID: 2301502

Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
09/26/02 Other NHTSA ID: 633979
TSB ID: 1801602

Subject regarding flash: malfunction indicator lamp illumination for erroneous diagnostic trouble code p0456, evap monitor small leak detected. *slc
09/26/02 Other NHTSA ID: 633960
TSB ID: 02005

Missing tonneau cover. *slc
11/30/01 Other NHTSA ID: 625650
TSB ID: 2302701

Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement.
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.

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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.