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Dodge Dakota Recall 98V208: Structure

NHTSA campaign 98V208, reported September 8, 1998, 12,400 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V208CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Dodge Dakota1998
Dodge RAM1998