NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 86V115000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: DAKOTA
YEAR: 1987
MFR CAMPAIGN #:
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 19860601
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 19860701
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3948
DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 19860814
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 19860818
RECORD CREATION DATE: 19860902
REGULATION PART #: 571
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #: 105
DEFECT SUMMARY:
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 SUMMARY:
IF THE TRUCK IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE SET, IT MAY ROLL BACK CAUSING DAMAGE OR AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
REPLACE BOTH REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES.
RECALL NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD 9X2 1/2 INCH REAR BRAKES.