Dodge Aspen 1976
Model Aspen made in 1976 by Dodge got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 8 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1976
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V037000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 2400 | 04/01/1976 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Chrysler campaign no 209.vehicle equipped with six cylinder engine havingcalifornia emission package.possibility that fuel vapor return line may havebeen misrouted in a manner which allows interference between the line andalternator drive belt.if this condition exists, return line abrasionresulting from interference could result in fuel leakage, with the potentialfor an engine compartment fire.(correct by inspecting and relocatingreturnline to preclude interference). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V017000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 2967 | 03/29/1977 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/09/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 110 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. the tire pressure placards incorrectly specify the front tire pressure for maximum load conditions. as a result, tires could fail due to overloading. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The owner will be sent the correct placard and has the option of installing it him/herself or having the dealer install it, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; tire information placards.consequences of defect: if tire failure occurs, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur.note: to eliminate any potential for overloading of the front tires, theinflation pressure of the front tires should be set at 26 psi and maintained atthat level. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V242000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1300000 | 03/10/1978 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/28/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for acceleration. a distorted seal however, may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a new seal having improved distortion resistance and will ensure proper adjustment. this will be done free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump.consequences of defect: should stalling occur in certain traffic situations, anaccident may result. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V240000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1207458 | 01/03/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/28/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. consequently, the hood may not be securely latched. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood secondary latch/striker.consequences of defect: the hood could spring open during vehicle operation,obscuring the drivers view of the road and, possibly, causing an accident.note: if the vehicle was previously recalled for correction of the servicebrake hydraulic system, the secondary hood catch service should also have beencompleted. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V055000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 48000 | 06/11/1976 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/13/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 210 | ||||||
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| Notes | Chrysler campaign no 211.possibility that the automatic locking lap beltretractor on front outboard seat belt assemblies may intermittently fail toengage in the locked position when the belt is extracted for occupants use.ifthe retractor fails to lock, a belted occupant may not be adequately restrainedduring impact.(correct by inspecting and installing specially developed clipto increase clutch torque output to ensure engagement of the retractor lockingpawl). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V188000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1225000 | 11/28/1977 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; steel brake tubes.consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking capability could resultwhich would increase the vehicle stopping distance and could lead to anaccident.note: illumination of the red warning signal on the instrument panel shouldalert driver that brake malfunction has occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V125000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 09/13/1976 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/10/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Chrysler campaign no 217.equipped with power brakes.possibility that thepower brake booster may contain silencer pad that restricts input air duringbrake pedal application due to excessive silencer material density.if thiscondition exists, it could cause braking action delay on rapid pedalapplication and increased stopping distance.(correct by inspecting andreworking suspect booster and removing silencer pad).passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V097000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1975 to 10/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 1100000 | 05/19/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/01/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Possible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect support plates for indications of failure and, if necessary, will replace the plates. additional support brackets will also be installed to reinforce the support plate at the pivot bar attachments. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; frame support plate.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions, this failure couldaffect vehicle directional control, particularly during heavy brakeapplication. this will result in loss of vehicle control without prior warningand a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP78015 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/23/1977 | 05/01/1978 | BOLTS FAILED, PULLEY SEPARATED FROM DAMP | ||
| Bolts failed, pulley separated from damper | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 10/16/2006 | 90500 | 1 | 01/01/1996 |
| I have been trying to get chrysler to honor its recalls on my 1976 dodge aspen for over a year now. one recall in particular has to do with replacing the front end brakes lines. last night my brakes failed because the lines are leaking fluid. i talked to someone last september who said they would get back to me but i have not heard anything since. i originally contacted them in december of 2005. they researched the recalls and told me to take it to a dealer to get fixed. when i took it to the dealer they said they would have to look into it. that was over a year ago. customer service at the chrysler is not answering my e-mails. i am losing my patience with this. i need help. *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 10/16/2006 | 90500 | 1 | 01/01/1996 |
| I have been trying to get chrysler to honor its recalls on my 1976 dodge aspen for over a year now. one recall in particular has to do with replacing the front end brakes lines. last night my brakes failed because the lines are leaking fluid. i talked to someone last september who said they would get back to me but i have not heard anything since. i originally contacted them in december of 2005. they researched the recalls and told me to take it to a dealer to get fixed. when i took it to the dealer they said they would have to look into it. that was over a year ago. customer service at the chrysler is not answering my e-mails. i am losing my patience with this. i need help. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/16/2006 | 90500 | 1 | 01/01/1996 |
| I have been trying to get chrysler to honor its recalls on my 1976 dodge aspen for over a year now. one recall in particular has to do with replacing the front end brakes lines. last night my brakes failed because the lines are leaking fluid. i talked to someone last september who said they would get back to me but i have not heard anything since. i originally contacted them in december of 2005. they researched the recalls and told me to take it to a dealer to get fixed. when i took it to the dealer they said they would have to look into it. that was over a year ago. customer service at the chrysler is not answering my e-mails. i am losing my patience with this. i need help. *jb | |||