NHTSA recall 98V-208 (98V208000)

structure recall reported September 8, 1998 - about 12,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V208000
Also written as: 98V-208
Reported: September 8, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~12,400
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-208 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Dakota - 1998

Dodge Ram - 1998

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