1988 DODGE DAKOTA Recalls (3)

Campaign:
87V194000 on 01/10/1988
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:
10/31/1987 - 11/30/1987
Affected:
3,500
Defect:
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.
Correction:
All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.
Notes:
System: parking gear shiftvehicle description: light trucks and vans/wagons.

Campaign:
88V074000 on 05/08/1988
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
03/31/1988 - 03/31/1988
Affected:
1,700
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Replace axle shafts as necessary.
Notes:
System: rear wheel stud nuts.vehicle description: pickup trucks.

Campaign:
96V094000 on 06/16/1996
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
06/30/1987 - 05/31/1990
Affected:
140,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do no receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should call chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

1988 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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