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Dodge Dakota Recall 86V115: Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable

NHTSA campaign 86V115, reported August 18, 1986, 3,948 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V115CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Problem
THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH REAR PARK BRAKE CABLES WHICH CAUSED LIMITED REAR BRAKE SHOE TRAVEL RESULTING IN THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NOT HOLDING THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION WHEN PARKED ON A 20% GRADE, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE TRUCK IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE SET, IT MAY ROLL BACK CAUSING DAMAGE OR AN ACCIDENT.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD 9X2 1/2 INCH REAR BRAKES.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Dakota1987