NHTSA recall 96V-094 (96V094000)

steering recall reported June 13, 1996 - about 140,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V094000
Also written as: 96V-094
Reported: June 13, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~140,000
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-094 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 1990

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