1988 Dodge Dakota Recalls

What To Do If Your Dakota Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Dodge, so if you own a 1988 Dakota take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Dodge to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1988 Dakota Recalls

• STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Recall for 1988 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V094000
  • Number Affected 140,000

  Summary: The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.

  Consequence: The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Fix: 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 »

• WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Recall for 1988 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced MAY 04 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V074000
  • Number Affected 1,700

  Summary: Machining error in locating wheel stud holes may prevent full seating of brake drum to shaft flange.

  Consequence: Wheel studs could loosen, allowing wheel to separatefrom the truck.

  Fix: Replace axle shafts as necessary.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V074000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Recall for 1988 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 26 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V194000
  • Number Affected 3,500

  Summary: Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

  Consequence: This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.

  Fix: All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V194000 »