Does the 1989 Shelby Dakota have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Shelby Dakota recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Shelby dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Shelby Dakota?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Shelby Dakota recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Shelby Dakota. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Shelby been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Shelby dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Shelby Dakota recalls, newest first

November 21, 1989NHTSA 89V206000930 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Routing of the front brake hose may allow hose interference with the wheel opening splash guards.
Consequence: This interference may cause abrasion of the brake hoseand eventual loss of front wheel braking capability with potential for anaccident.
Remedy: Replace front wheel opening splash shields with revised shields that eliminate inteference; also, replace any damaged front brake hoses.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Shelby Dakota were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Shelby Dakota years

1989 (1)

Questions

Does the 1989 Shelby Dakota have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Shelby Dakota recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Shelby dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Shelby Dakota?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.