Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E062000 Reported December 4, 2003

Tenneco/fmvss 106/front brake line

Tenneco Automotive · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E062000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 4, 2003

Defect Summary

Front brake lines for use on aftermarket suspension kits for use on certain 2000-2003 dakota and durango suspension systems. the subject brake lines have rancho part numbers rs170098 and rs170099. the suspension kits have part nos rs6560, rs6560b, rs6561, and rs6561b and were manufactured during the month of february 2003. these parts do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers.

Corrective Action

Tenneco shipped replacement brake lines to its customers on february 26, 2003.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tenneco Automotive dealer and reference recall ID 03E062000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E062000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E062000?

NHTSA recall 03E062000 was issued by Tenneco Automotive on December 4, 2003. It addresses: Tenneco/fmvss 106/front brake line. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tenneco Automotive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E062000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.