1998 Dodge Dakota Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 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.

• 01V153000May 8, 2001216,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1997–2000, RAM 1997–2001, Durango 1997–2000 +3 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m"…

  Possible consequence: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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• 00V193000Jul 17, 200040,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1997–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.

  Possible consequence: A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. If wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. A power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.

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• 00V198000Jul 17, 2000437,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1997–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.

  Possible consequence: A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.

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• 98V208000Sep 8, 199812,400 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1998, RAM 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. The bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame.

  Possible consequence: This condition can allow the cab to separate from the frame increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.

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• 97V170000Oct 7, 19977,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  Covers: Dodge Dakota 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks (2 wheel drive only). The front brake hoses or anti-lock brake system (abs) sensor wire may be abraded at the front wheels by contact with a front wheelhouse splash shield.

  Possible consequence: Prolonged brake hose contact can cause a partial loss of the braking system. Prolonged abs sensor wire contact can cause a loss of abs function.

  Remedy: Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and abs sensor wires will be inspected. If evidence of abrasion is found on any hose or abs wire, they will be replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA03023Upper ball joint separationClosed · Nov 19, 2003

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