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1B7GL42N92S505371
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
DODGE
Vehicle Model
Dakota
Vehicle Series
AN
Vehicle Trim
SLT
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1B7GL42N*2S
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Model Year
2002
Plant City
WARREN
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Dodge City Assembly
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Series2
H Series
Note
Cab Type: Club Cab
Body Class
Pickup
Doors
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Drive Type
4x2
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
4700.0
Displacement (CI)
286.81159724524
Displacement (L)
4.7
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Other Engine Info
Sales Code: EVA
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
1B7
World Manufacturer Identifier
GL42N
Vehicle Descriptor Section
9
Check Digit
2S505371
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Rollover
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (12 Found)
Total Recalls
12
Vehicle
2002 DODGE Dakota
Source
NHTSA Database
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES...
Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign: 09E012000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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 NOI...
Consequence:
EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
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.
Campaign: 04V596000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES...
Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign: 09E025000
Owner Complaints (694)
Total Complaints
694
Crashes Reported
58
Injuries Reported
34
SERVICE BRAKES
"WHY are brake lines on vehicles not required to be made so as not to rust? Brake lines failed on my vehicle, and need to be replaced. How many accidents are caused by brake line failures?"
ODI #11695324
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"My 2002 Dodge Dakota sometime will not go into park. other times it will jump out and go into reverse. this has caused my vehicle to roll backwards and destroyed neighbors mailbox. to get it into park takes several tries. I now must use my parking br..."
ODI #11471130 | Crash reported
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