Dodge Ramcharger 1983
Model Ramcharger made in 1983 by Dodge got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, structure.
Model 1983
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
82V095000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 1725 | 09/30/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/05/1982 | 10/15/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned to the accessory position. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans.system: electrical; ignition switches.consequences of defect: although the engine will not be started, limitedvehicle movement may occur on manual transmission equipped vehicles if theparking brake is not engaged. this could result in a vehicle accident or injuryto persons outside the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
84V115000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1979 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 8800 | 02/13/1985 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/24/1984 | 10/09/1984 | 571 | 301 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicles are not in compliance with the impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, fuel system integrity. the structure of the rear step bumper may not withstand a rear end collision similar to the force created in testing; fuel leakage may occur upon impact. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | A fuel tank protective skid plate will be installed free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with step bumpersbut not equipped with fuel tank skid plates.system: fuel system; fuel tank.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could result in vehicle fire and personalinjury. |