Dodge Charger 1987

Model Charger made in 1987 by Dodge got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/27/2526/35/29Regular$ 5703860422
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/35/2928/45/34Regular$ 4923860422
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/28/2221/35/26Premium$ 7513860530

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 - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
91V132000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1986 to 03/01/1987V (Vehicle)9500003/04/1992ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/05/199108/07/1991
Defect SummaryPressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment.
Consequence SummaryFuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition.
Corrective SummaryThe fuel supply pressure regulator assembly will be replaced with a new assembly to ensure integrity of the fuel supply system.
NotesSystem: fuel.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE91076CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/23/199108/10/1991FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKS91V132000
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