Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 87V-050 · 1987 Dodge Dakota
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 87V-050 covers 34,000 1987 Dodge Dakota for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM CABLES MAY PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND BIND AT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT.
The risk
THROTTLE WOULD STAY PARTIALLY OPEN WHEN ACCELERATORPEDAL IS RELEASED.
The fix
INSTALL A WASHER AT SPEED CONTROL CABLE TO CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.
SYSTEM: SPEED CONTROL CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC SPEEDCONTROL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1986 to March 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.