Dodge Aries 1985

Model Aries made in 1985 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seat belts. The car had some investigations: power train, seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.6l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/29/2627/37/31Regular$ 722584 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD26/33/2929/42/34Regular$ 647584 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/33/2827/43/33Regular$ 669584 813
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/26/2426/34/29Regular$ 782584 813
( 2.6L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/24/2223/31/26Regular$ 853584 820
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD21/26/2324/33/27Regular$ 816884 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD26/33/2929/42/34Regular$ 647884 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/33/2827/43/33Regular$ 669884 813
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/26/2425/33/28Regular$ 782884 813
( 2.6L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/23/2122/29/25Regular$ 892884 820
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD21/25/2323/32/27Regular$ 816584 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/30/2728/39/32Regular$ 694584 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD24/34/2827/44/33Regular$ 669585 517
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2828/44/33Regular$ 669584 813
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/26/2425/33/28Regular$ 782584 813
( 2.6L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD21/23/2223/29/26Regular$ 853584 813
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD21/24/2223/31/26Regular$ 853884 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/30/2728/39/32Regular$ 694884 813
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD24/34/2827/44/33Regular$ 669885 517
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2828/44/33Regular$ 669884 813
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/25/2325/33/28Regular$ 816884 813
( 2.6L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD21/23/2223/29/26Regular$ 853884 813

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
84V147000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1983 to 11/01/1984V (Vehicle)34000012/14/1984ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/21/198411/27/1984
Defect SummaryThe potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. the fuel reservoir is a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe hoses and the metal tube that attaches to the fuel reservoir will be replaced with new components. the dealer will also replace or reseal the reservoir.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 2.2liter carbureted engines.system: fuel system; fuel reservoir.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage develops, a fire could occur in theengine compartment and could cause injury to occupants.note: the dealer should be contacted immediately if fuel odor is present in theengine compartment or if the fuel reservoir is leaking.
SUSPENSION
08E033000FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS E (Equipment)690305/22/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/14/200804/17/2008
Defect SummaryFederal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence SummaryThe nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryFederal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
EA91010CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/10/199012/31/1991TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SEATS
C88001CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/18/198810/30/1989SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA88008CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/17/198705/18/1988SEAT ATTACHMENT88V061000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
09/01/1998
 Consumer can turn off and take the key out of the ignition when vehicle is not in park. dealer has been contacted. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
02/15/1993
 At times, driver's shoulder/lap belt will not unlatch; occupant have to crawl out of belt; could cause occupant to be trapped inside during collision. tt

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