Recalls for 1988 Dodge Dakota

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Posted on: 1988-01-11
Description
Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

Consequence
This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.

Corrective Action
All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

Notes
System: parking gear shiftvehicle description: light trucks and vans/wagons.

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Posted on: 1988-05-09
Description
Machining error in locating wheel stud holes may prevent full seating of brake drum to shaft flange.

Consequence
Wheel studs could loosen, allowing wheel to separatefrom the truck.

Corrective Action
Replace axle shafts as necessary.

Notes
System: rear wheel stud nuts.vehicle description: pickup trucks.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 1996-06-17
Description
The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.

Consequence
The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do no receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should call chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.