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Recall campaign87V050000

Recall 87V050000: 1987 Dodge Dakota

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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.

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.