Recall 01V232000: 1989–1990 Dodge Dakota

Report received

Jul 6, 2001

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

4,000vehicles

Model years

1989–1990

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1989 Dodge Dakota63 complaints
• 1990 Dodge Dakota63 complaints