NHTSA recall 96V094000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Dodge Dakota
Reported Jun 13, 1996140,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1990
The defect
The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
The risk
The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The 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.