Vehicle recall 96V094000 · June 13, 1996
1988-1990 Dodge Dakota
The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 1996
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- November 8, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 140,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dakota (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
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