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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 10:41 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98V208000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / DAKOTA     1998      DODGE / RAM     1998 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: SEP 03, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V208000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 12400 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME. Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.