NHTSA Campaign #87V050000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

APRIL 14
1987

34,000 vehicles recalled

1987 DODGE DAKOTA -- Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment.

Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal is released.

Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V050000 »

NHTSA Campaign #86V115000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

AUGUST 18
1986

3,948 vehicles recalled

1987 DODGE DAKOTA -- 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.

Replace both rear parking brake cables. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V115000 »