Recall 96V094000: 1988–1990 Dodge Dakota

Report received

Jun 13, 1996

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

140,000vehicles

Model years

1988–1990

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

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Dodge Dakota55 complaints
• 1989 Dodge Dakota63 complaints
• 1990 Dodge Dakota63 complaints