Dodge 400

Model 400 made by Dodge got 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, suspension.

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
82V063000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1982 to 05/01/1982V (Vehicle)6906/04/1982MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/15/198207/02/1982
Defect SummaryThe brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective brake fluid without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake hydraulic system.consequences of defect: loss of braking ability could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: vehicle should not be driven until the purging procedure has beenperformed.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
89V052000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1983V (Vehicle)50000006/29/1989ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/29/198904/13/1989
Defect SummaryFront suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.
Consequence SummaryControl arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.
NotesSystem: front suspension crossmember.vehicle description: passenger cars.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
82V055000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1982 to 04/01/1982V (Vehicle)400006/09/1982MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/27/198206/08/1982
Defect SummaryClamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front suspension ball joint stud to steering knuckle clampbolts.consequences of defect: this condition would result in partial loss of frontwheel support, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: front wheel drive vehicles should not be hoisted from under the frontsuspension control arms.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
14-48-8412/01/1984TEST76477Engine sag/poor performance after hot restart due to fuel foaming- procedur es and01/01/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
EA91010CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/10/199012/31/1991TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
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