NHTSA Recall 01V232000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,000 vehicles. It affects 1989–1990 Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V232000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 988 |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | July 6, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: 4x2 pickup truck convertibles equipped with v6 engines (built from november 1988 - june 1990) and 4x2 pickup trucks equipped with the shelby package (built october 1988 - june 1989). The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
Safety risk
The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
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. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V232000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.