| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 27, 1989 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected |
DAKOTA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
634000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 27, 1989
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
634000
Model Affected
1989 DODGE DAKOTA
1989 Dodge Dakota Defect Summary:
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Defect Consequence:
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
634000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 06, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Model Affected |
DAKOTA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4000
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 06, 2001
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4000
Model Affected
1989 DODGE DAKOTA
1989 Dodge Dakota Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4000
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 988
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 13, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Model Affected |
DAKOTA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
140000
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 13, 1996
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
140000
Model Affected
1989 DODGE DAKOTA
1989 Dodge Dakota Defect Summary:
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
140000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION