1987 Dodge Dakota Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 Dodge Dakota. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V050000Apr 14, 198734,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1987

  Reported issue: Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment.

  Possible consequence: Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal is released.

  Remedy: Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition.

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• 86V115000Aug 18, 19863,948 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1987

  Reported issue: These trucks were equipped with rear park brake cables which caused limited rear brake shoe travel resulting in the parking brake system not holding the vehicle in the reverse direction when parked on a 20% grade, as required by fmvss 105. Consequence of defect: if the truck is parked on an incline and the parking brake set, it may roll back causing damage or an accident.

  Remedy: Replace both rear parking brake cables.

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