Summary
The 1991 Dodge Dakota has 7 recalls, with the most serious being a steering wheel armature that can crack and separate from the steering column hub, causing sudden loss of steering control.
Two recalls describe the same brake hose problem on two-wheel-drive models: the right front brake hose can rub against the tire during a full left-turn lock, wear through, and cause fluid loss from half the hydraulic brake circuit, significantly extending stopping distances. Two more recalls cover a related fuel system issue, where the fuel hose and transmission wiring harness can chafe against each other, wearing through the hose and allowing fuel to leak near potential ignition sources, which raises the risk of a fire. On trucks equipped with the A500 automatic transmission, the gear selector can appear to be in Park while the transmission is actually in Reverse, allowing the vehicle to roll backward after the driver has stepped out.