Dodge D150 1988

Model D150 made in 1988 by Dodge got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, steering and structure. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningpower train, structure.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
87V194000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1987 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)350002/18/1988MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/26/198701/11/1988
Defect SummaryAutomatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.
Corrective SummaryAll involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.
NotesSystem: parking gear shiftvehicle description: light trucks and vans/wagons.
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
90V124000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1987 to 05/01/1990V (Vehicle)2660001/05/1991OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/06/199007/31/1990571301
Defect SummaryIn a rear end collision, the pickup box crossmember could contact the fuel pump modules fuel line, causing a fuel leak which would be in non-compliance with fmvss 301.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of defect: leakage of fuel could cause a fire if a source of ignition is present.
Corrective SummaryInstall two pickup box reinforcement blocker brackets to the undercarriage to eliminate contact with fuel line.
NotesSystem: rear bumper; fuel system; fmvss 301.vehicle description: pickup trucks with 6 1/2 foot boxes, efi, and no rear bumper.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE89110CHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/05/198906/26/1989FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01/15/1996
 Seat belt on passenger side does not lock at all. sometimes the driver's seat belt will latch and sometimes it will not latch at all. please describe details.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
 Where the gear box attaches to the frame the frame has cracked, and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. tt
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/01/1994
 Frame cracking, causing hard to steer vehicle correctly. tt
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
09/17/2007108/23/1988
 Frame of 1988 dodge d150 is developing cracks in front of vehicle . certified mechanic said he has never heard of this happening. want to know what my options are as to how to remedy this situation? *tr
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
03/02/1996
 Lower control arm to frame on front wheel rivets (2) popped out due to metal fatigue.