1987 Dodge Dakota
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 4 safety recalls for the 1987 Dodge Dakota. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Dodge dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND BIND AT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT. THIS MAY INHIBIT RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE STAYING PARTIALLY OPEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CORRECTION: A WASHER WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE TO CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT. VEHICLES WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES ONLY.
Summary
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105 -HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD VEHICLE IN REVERSE DIRECTION ON A 20% GRADE WHEN FULLY LOADED.
Summary
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM CABLES MAY PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND BIND AT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT.
Potential Consequence
THROTTLE WOULD STAY PARTIALLY OPEN WHEN ACCELERATORPEDAL IS RELEASED.
Remedy
INSTALL A WASHER AT SPEED CONTROL CABLE TO CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES.
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