Make : DODGE | Model : DAKOTA | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19860501 - 19870301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V050000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870512 | Date Received by ODI: 19870414 | Date Added to Database: 19870421 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM CABLES MAY PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND BIND AT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT. |
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Consequence:
THROTTLE WOULD STAY PARTIALLY OPEN WHEN ACCELERATORPEDAL IS RELEASED. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A WASHER AT SPEED CONTROL CABLE TO CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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