1990 Dodge Dakota Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 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.

• 01V232000Jul 6, 20014,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1989–1990

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: 4x2 pickup truck convertibles equipped with v6 engines (built from november 1988 - june 1990) and 4x2 pickup trucks equipped with the shelby package (built october 1988 - june 1989). 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. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

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• 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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• 89V237000Dec 27, 1989634,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1989–1990, Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Dodge Shadow 1989–1990 +12 more

  Reported issue: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

  Possible consequence: The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.

  Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE96003Steer rck +pinion mnt failClosed · Jan 16, 1996

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