1991 DODGE DAKOTA Recalls (5)

Campaign:
90V176000 on 10/24/1990
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1990 - 07/31/1990
Affected:
3,500
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Install a tie strap to secure the transmission wiring away from the fuel hose.
Notes:
System: fuel hose.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with four speed automatictransmissions.

Campaign:
91V200000 on 11/19/1991
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1990 - 04/30/1991
Affected:
38,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
System: brakes.vehicle description: regular cab and club cab pickup trucks with 2 wheel drive.

Campaign:
95V089000 on 05/17/1995
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
06/30/1990 - 03/31/1991
Affected:
78,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
System: steering; wheel and column.vehicle description: light duty trucks, vans and wagons equipped with"premium" steering wheels.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
00V106000 on 04/27/2000
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:
08/31/1990 - 08/30/1992
Affected:
123,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
Notes:
Owner notification began june 5, 2000.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 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1991 DODGE DAKOTA TSBs (20)

Bulletin:
241794
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay. *tw
Bulletin:
090994R
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
oil leak diagnosis of the rear main bearing area. *tw
Bulletin:
140593
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
improved fuel pump. *tw
Bulletin:
050395
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
slight front brake lead/drift. *tw
Bulletin:
081695REVA
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper
Bulletin:
230397
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
Bulletin:
090797
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Timing chain noise. *tw
Bulletin:
070397
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc
Bulletin:
110798
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break. *yc
Bulletin:
050399
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt
Bulletin:
233599
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
081698
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
Bulletin:
070397
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm
Bulletin:
210797
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm
Bulletin:
080600
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:
230800
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
233599REVA
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:
0800600REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
1300303
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Frame cracking. *tt

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