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Transport Canada recall 1998186

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Campaign
Published byTransport Canada (Canada)
Campaign number1998186
Manufacturer's number798
Reported1998-09-21
ComponentStructure
Notification typeSafety Mfr
Units potentially affected766

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts which attach the passenger cab and the heater core support to the frame may not have been properly hardened. Soft fasteners in the core support and cab hold down area of the vehicle may compromise its crash worthiness. Correction: Core support and cab to frame attaching bolts will be replaced with properly hardened bolts.

Vehicles this campaign lists
1998 DODGE DAKOTA
1998 DODGE RAM

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
90028492022-09-26. Service bulletin. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
31005192022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31003192022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31006192022-09-15. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
90028492018-06-11. Service bulletin. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
233599REVA2000-06-06. Service bulletin. SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
2368972000-01-13. Service bulletin. CONCERNS WITH WATER LEAKING INTO VEHICLE THROUGH SIDE COWL PANEL. *NLM
2367972000-01-13. Service bulletin. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES UPPER REAR CORNER OF FRONT DOOR CONTACTS UPPER FRONT CORNER OF CARGO DOOR

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

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