1988 Dodge Dakota Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.

• 96V094000Jun 13, 1996140,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1988–1990

  Reported issue: The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.

  Possible consequence: The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. If the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced.

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• 88V074000May 4, 19881,700 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1988

  Reported issue: Machining error in locating wheel stud holes may prevent full seating of brake drum to shaft flange.

  Possible consequence: Wheel studs could loosen, allowing wheel to separatefrom the truck.

  Remedy: Replace axle shafts as necessary.

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• 87V194000Dec 26, 19873,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1988, D250 1988, D350 1988 +15 more

  Reported issue: Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

  Possible consequence: This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.

  Remedy: All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

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