1991 Dodge Dakota Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1991 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.

• 00V106000Apr 11, 2000123,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1991–1992

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.

  Possible consequence: This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

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• 95V089000May 12, 199578,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1991, RAM 1991

  Reported issue: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.

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• 91V200000Nov 12, 199138,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1991

  Reported issue: The right front brake hose may rub against the tire during a full lock left turn, which may eventually cause wear through of the brake hose on the right front side.

  Possible consequence: Wear through of the right front brake hose would causefluid loss from half of the split brake hydraulic system and increase stoppingdistance which could result in an accident.

  Remedy: If clearance between the brake hose and tire on the right front is inadequate, replace brake hose with a modified version to ensure adequate clearance.

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• 90V176000Oct 1, 19903,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1991

  Reported issue: Steel braided fuel hose routing may allow contact between the hose and transmission wiring harness.

  Possible consequence: This contact could cause hose damage and fuel leakagethat, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Install a tie strap to secure the transmission wiring away from the fuel hose.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA96006Rollaway in reverse when parkedClosed · May 31, 1996
• PE95041Inadvertent movement of shifterClosed · Jun 23, 1995
• PE95004Steering wheel separationClosed · Jan 19, 1995

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