| Recall Date |
DEC 27, 1989 |
| Part Affected |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected |
DAKOTA |
| Units Affected |
634000
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Recall Date
DEC 27, 1989
Model Affected
1990 DODGE DAKOTA
Recall Summary
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Defect Consenquence
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.
Units Affected
634000
Notes
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
| Recall Date |
JUL 06, 2001 |
| Part Affected |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Model Affected |
DAKOTA |
| Units Affected |
4000
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Recall Date
JUL 06, 2001
Model Affected
1990 DODGE DAKOTA
Recall 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 Consenquence
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.
Units Affected
4000
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 988
| Recall Date |
JUN 13, 1996 |
| Part Affected |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Model Affected |
DAKOTA |
| Units Affected |
140000
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Recall Date
JUN 13, 1996
Model Affected
1990 DODGE DAKOTA
Recall Summary
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
Defect Consenquence
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.
Units Affected
140000
Notes
CHRYSLER CORPORATION