Recall campaign87V050000
Recall 87V050000: 1987 Dodge Dakota
Vehicle speed control › Linkages
- Report received
- Apr 14, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 34,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1987
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
Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment.
Possible consequence
Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal is released.
Remedy
Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Dodge Dakota20 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.