1985 Dodge Charger
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Dodge Charger. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Dodge Charger. Newest first.
Federal 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The 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.
Remedy
Federal 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.
The potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. The fuel reservoir IS a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The hoses and the metal tube that attaches to the fuel reservoir will be replaced with new components. The dealer will also replace or reseal the reservoir.
An emissions system valve may allow an overly rich mixture (excessive fuel) in the engine during deceleration. The mixture of air and excessive fuel can cause the engine to stall while stopping, coasting, or turning.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All involved vehicles will be corrected by removing the emissions system valve and installing a vacuum line connector in its place.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The vehicle had a fire and burned everything from under the hood. tt wiring caught fire and melted all plastic and rubber parts on motor , consumer states it had filled with smoke on two other occasions prior to the fire. *slc
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Visibility › Windshield
Wheel bearing failure.
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