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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1991 Dodge Dakota in Canada.
Certain vehicles may be inadvertently left in reverse when the operator places the shift lever in the "Park" position. Should this occur, unintentional rearward movement of the vehicle could result. Correction: The steel manual valve in the transmission will be replaced with an aluminum version that will provide immediate feedback of reverse engagement to operators if they do not place the shift lever in gated park.
A failure of this component (powertrain) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel armature may crack due to fatigue and separate from the centre hub attachment to the steering column. This could adversely affect steering control and result in a possible crash. Correction: Steering wheels exhibiting cracks will be replaced. All other involved vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
ON TWO WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE TIRE DURING FULL LOCK LEFT TURNS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO WEAR THROUGH AND RESULT IN FLUID LOSS AND A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WHICH WOULD IN TURN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND TIRE. IF REQUIRED, THE HOSE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED VERSION THAT WILL ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL HOSES AND CAUSE FUEL HOSE ABRASION. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: A TIE STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION WIRING AWAY FROM THE FUEL HOSES.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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