1987 DODGE DAKOTA Recalls (2)

Campaign:
86V115000 on 09/01/1986
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Manufactured:
05/31/1986 - 06/30/1986
Affected:
3,948
Defect:
These trucks were equipped with rear park brake cables which caused limited rear brake shoe travel resulting in the parking brake system not holding the vehicle in the reverse direction when parked on a 20% grade, as required by fmvss 105. consequence of defect: if the truck is parked on an incline and the parking brake set, it may roll back causing damage or an accident.
Correction:
Replace both rear parking brake cables.
Notes:
System: rear parking brake cables/fmvss 105.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with standard 9x2 1/2 inch rear brakes.

Campaign:
87V050000 on 04/20/1987
Component:
Vehicle speed control:linkages
Manufactured:
04/30/1986 - 02/28/1987
Affected:
34,000
Defect:
Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment.
Consequence:
Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal is released.
Correction:
Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition.
Notes:
System: speed control cables.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with v6 engine and automatic speedcontrol.

1987 DODGE DAKOTA TSB

Bulletin:
050399
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt

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