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Dodge Recall 988: Daimlerchrysler/Steering Rack And Pinion Mount
1989 Dodge Dakota
The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Steering — Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
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