Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 891
Date: 000801
Recall - Axle Vent Rubs Through Brake Hose
August 2000
Safety Recall No.891-Axle Vent Hose Clip
Models
1997-2000
(AN)
Dodge Dakota
NOTE:
This recall applies to most of the above vehicles built through August 20, 1999 (MDH082007).
NOTE:
Safety Recall No.870 and 892 combine the axle vent hose clip with another repair. Dealers should verify which recall the vehicle is involved in prior
to completing the service procedure.
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Safety Recall No.870 applies to 1997-2000 model year trucks equipped with a 2.5L engine and involves the axle vent hose clip and a power
steering hose bracket.
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Safety Recall No.892 applies to 1997 model year club cab (131" W.B.) trucks and involves the axle vent hose clip and a rear fuel tube isolator.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to stop sale and complete this recall service on these
vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on
vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The rear brake hose on about 309,000 of the above vehicles may contact the rear axle vent hose. Prolonged brake hose contact may cause the hose to rub
through and leak, resulting in a partial brake system loss and increased stopping distance. The increased stopping distance can cause an accident without
warning.
Repair
The rear brake hose must be inspected for evidence of contact and/or wear. The rear axle vent hose must also be shortened and repositioned. Brake hoses
that have ribs worn smooth from contact with the vent hose must be replaced.
Alternate Transportation
If inspection determines that brake hose replacement is required and the vehicle must be held overnight, dealers should attempt to minimize customer
inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle.
Parts Information
A. Axle Vent Hose Isolator Clip
Part Number
Description
56021260
Axle Vent Hose Isolator Clip
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Isolator Clips to service
about 25% of those vehicles.
B. Rear Brake Hose
Part Number
Description
52008984AE
Rear Brake Hose
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Brake Hoses to service
about 10% of those vehicles.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
