1991 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 1991 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 1991 Dakota Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1991 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced MAY 24 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E049000
  • Number Affected 27,176

  Summary: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Recall for 1991 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced APRIL 11 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V106000
  • Number Affected 123,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with A500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.

  Consequence: This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V106000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1991 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced MAY 12 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95V089000
  • Number Affected 78,000

  Summary: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

  Consequence: This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V089000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1991 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 12 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V200000
  • Number Affected 38,000

  Summary: The right front brake hose may rub against the tire during a full lock left turn, which may eventually cause wear through of the brake hose on the right front side.

  Consequence: Wear through of the right front brake hose would causefluid loss from half of the split brake hydraulic system and increase stoppingdistance which could result in an accident.

  Fix: If clearance between the brake hose and tire on the right front is inadequate, replace brake hose with a modified version to ensure adequate clearance.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V200000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1991 Dodge Dakota

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 01 1990
  • NHTSA Reference #90V176000
  • Number Affected 3,500

  Summary: Steel braided fuel hose routing may allow contact between the hose and transmission wiring harness.

  Consequence: This contact could cause hose damage and fuel leakagethat, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Fix: Install a tie strap to secure the transmission wiring away from the fuel hose.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V176000 »