1990 Dodge Dakota recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on July 6, 2001. It covers about 4,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,000
- reported
- Jul 6, 2001
- owners notified
- Aug 27, 2001
- related complaints
- 27
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V232000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 1990 1990
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V232000
Is there a recall on the 1990 Dodge Dakota gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 01V232000, reported on July 6, 2001, covers about 4,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V232000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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