Dodge Aries 1981
Model Aries made in 1981 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, suspension and vehicle speed control.
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V021000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1981 to 01/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 32 | 05/06/1981 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/11/1981 | 03/06/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. this can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake fluid.consequences of defect: poor brake performance may increase stopping distances.brake failure could occur without prior warning. either condition may result inan accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V093000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1981 to 06/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 110000 | 08/13/1981 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/05/1981 | 08/11/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The stop lamp switches installed on the subject vehicles may have inadequate internal switch contact pressure due to an incorrect formation of the switch contact terminals. this lack of switch contact continuity may render the (stop) brake warning lights inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The stop lamp switches on all involved vehicles will be replaced and properly formed terminals will be installed at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; stop lamp switch.consequences of defect: other drivers would not be alerted to vehicle brakingand a rear end collision could result. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V052000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 500000 | 06/29/1989 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/29/1989 | 04/13/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front 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 Summary | Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front suspension crossmember.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V111000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 150000 | 10/06/1981 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/22/1981 | 09/28/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The automatic speed control switch may stick in the resume position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The shield portion of the resume slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic speed controlsystems.system: electric power accessories; automatic speed control switch.consequences of defect: failure of the speed control to deactivate could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: manufacturer advises disconnection of the speed control device to preventits use prior to having it repaired. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 14-48-84 | 12/01/1984 | TEST | 76477 | Engine sag/poor performance after hot restart due to fuel foaming- procedur es and | 01/01/1999 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/14/1984 | 07/31/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 84V147000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||
| DP82011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/10/1982 | 12/03/1982 | HIGH PRESSURE AC HOSE RUPTURED | ||
| High pressure ac hose ruptured | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA91010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/10/1990 | 12/31/1991 | TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE89093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/01/1989 | 03/29/1989 | FRAME CORROSION | 89V052000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1981 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 07/31/2000 | 1 | 11/17/1980 | |
| Right lower cross suspension is corroded, took to dealer and they installed an attachment reinforcement bracket.*ak the vehicle had safety recall (89v-052) on corrosion of the front suspension cross member due to road salt used for snow removal. but the customer says corrosion occured due to a/c water discharging on to rear pivot mounts. *yh | |||