1988 Dodge D150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Dodge D150. Newest first.
In 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of defect: leakage of fuel could cause a fire if a source of ignition IS present.
Remedy
Install two pickup box reinforcement blocker brackets to the undercarriage to eliminate contact with fuel line.
Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.
Remedy
All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
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
Lower control arm to frame on front wheel rivets (2) popped out due to metal fatigue.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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
Frame cracking, causing hard to steer vehicle correctly. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank strap failure
Summary:two fleets report 32 incidents of fuel tank strap failure onvehicles equipped with the optional 30 gallon tank.===
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