1987 Dodge Charger
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Dodge Charger. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 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.
Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition.
Remedy
The fuel supply pressure regulator assembly will be replaced with a new assembly to ensure integrity of the fuel supply system.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel reservoir leaks
There is no summary currently available
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