NHTSA Recall #96V094000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
140,000 Dakotas recalled
1988 DODGE DAKOTA -- The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V094000 »
NHTSA Recall #88V074000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1,700 Dakotas recalled
1988 DODGE DAKOTA -- Machining error in locating wheel stud holes may prevent full seating of brake drum to shaft flange.
Wheel studs could loosen, allowing wheel to separatefrom the truck.
Replace axle shafts as necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V074000 »
NHTSA Recall #87V194000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
3,500 Dakotas recalled
1988 DODGE DAKOTA -- Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.
All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V194000 »