NHTSA Recall 96V094000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140,000 vehicles. It affects 1988–1990 Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V094000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | June 13, 1996 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 1996 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Notes
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do no receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should call chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered by recall 96V094000
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.