1989 DODGE DAKOTA RECALL - #96V094000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1989 DODGE DAKOTA |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1987 - 6/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
6/17/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/8/1996 |
| # Affected |
140,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE. |
| Consequences |
THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NO RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CALL CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| See also |
1989 DODGE DAKOTA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1989 DODGE DAKOTA Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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