NHTSA Recall 86V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V115000; Date: Aug. 18, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Dodge Dakota
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,948
Recall 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 of defect: if the truck is parked on an incline and the parking brake set, it may roll back causing damage or an accident.
How to Fix:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 14, 1986
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