I did one of these repairs for the local dealer about 2 years ago. The rack
all but fell out. I thought it was a recall back then.Maybe not!
GEORGE!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Stolarz" <josh@stolarz.org>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 6:54 AM
Subject: DML: Dakota Recalls
> DAKOTA RECALLS
> There are two Dodge's on the list of recalls that NHTSA released earlier
> today. The first, effects 4,000 89-90 Dakotas' manufactured between
October
> 1988 - June 1990. Specifically the 4x2 convertible pickup trucks equipped
> with V6 engines and the 4x2 trucks equipped with the optional Shelby
> package. On these vehicles the steering gear could potentially separate
from
> the vehicle frame causing loss of steering control.
>
> Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and have the steering gear
> mounting bolts replaced. If the frame is already cracked, the steering
gear
> weld nuts will also be replaced. Chrysler began notifying owners last
month.
> NHTSA Recall No. 01V232 DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 988
>
> The second recall involves 104,252 2001 Dakota Quad Cab trucks built in
> March of 2001. On some of these trucks the front outboard lower seat belt
> anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly. If this is the case, the
anchor
> may fail in an accident.
>
> Dealers will inspect and tighten the driver and passenger side lower seat
> belt anchor bolts. Chrysler began notifying owners of the effected trucks
in
> August. Owners can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 (for either
of
> these recalls). NHTSA Recall No. 01V233/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 989
>
>
>
>
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