Dodge Pickup 1994

Model Pickup made in 1994 by Dodge got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, latches/locks/linkages and power train. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE94038CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/02/199408/09/1994STEERING LOCK-UP/IMPEDIMNT94V145000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/26/2008160000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge pickup. the contact noticed that the instrument panel was smoking followed by flames. the engine was not turned on at the time. the contact extinguished the fire. the fire melted the instrument panel liner and the front carpet was destroyed. in addition, the front passenger and driver seats were scorched and the front windshield was cracked. there were no personal injuries or property damage. one week prior to the failure, the contact smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle. the failure originated in the headlight switch wiring harness. the authorized dealer was notified of the failures. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 160,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
06/01/1997109/01/1994
 Ignition problems.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
09/28/20051865781
 Dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 25 mph the hood latch came loose on the 1994 dodge ram. the hood flew up and busted the windshield. the consumer has taken the truck to the dodge dealership to have it repaired for the hinge failure. the consumer stated that the truck was under nhtsa recall 01v04000 concerning the hood latch. the consumer stated that the dealership was telling him that they had the wrong address, and that was why he was not informed. the consumer specifically stated that the dealership will not fix his truck now. the dealer referred him to the district manager, and he concluded that they were not going to fix the damages that the latch failure caused. they were going to only replace the latch. the consumer contacted chrysler, and they told him to go to dealership.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
05/05/2000005/15/1996
 Recall 97v084000. transmission cooling line connector came loose, and transmission fluid leaked all over. recall issued for this problem, but this vehicle not included. *ak *ml
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
111/30/1995
 Antilock brakes failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
111/30/1995
 Brake pedal goes to the floor.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
10/14/1996108/05/1995
 Steering column broke, causing accident.
SUSPENSION
04/26/19981
 Suspension super lift kit failed causing vehicle suspension to collapse resulting in damage.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
11/11/19961005/29/1995
 At 50 mph vehicle's front end vibrates.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
111/30/1995
 Shock absorber failed, causing vehicle to lean to the left/right side to be higher and the front end to bounce.