Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V115000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-08-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V115000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

Component
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,948
Reported to NHTSA
1986-08-18
Owners notified
1986-08-14

Defect description

THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH REAR PARK BRAKE CABLES WHICH CAUSED LIMITED REAR BRAKE SHOE TRAVEL RESULTING IN THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NOT HOLDING THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION WHEN PARKED ON A 20% GRADE, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE TRUCK IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE SET, IT MAY ROLL BACK CAUSING DAMAGE OR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BOTH REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD 9X2 1/2 INCH REAR BRAKES.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Dakota1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.