Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Dodge Dakota 1996–1999technical service bulletin

Bulletin 1100605 · NHTSA communication 10018993 · issued Dec 21, 2005

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
1996–1999
model years
7
vehicle entries

Official summary

Illuminated mil as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have failed a california smog or state i/m test but without an illuminated mil, or a rattling sound from the underside of the vehicle. Catalytic converter extended warranty to replace the catalytic converter. *tt

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.