1985 Dodge Daytona
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1985 Dodge Daytona. 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.
Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in some forward, backward or lateralmovement of seat, creating a potential for loss of control of the vehiclewhich could result in an accident
Remedy
Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Remedy
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.
Owner complaints
4 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The anti-freez tester tube came off and got into the radiator, caused car not to warm up. yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Right after driving vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment on the passenger's side. Owner was able to put out the fire. The fire did not burn the vehicle completely. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The consumer has been experiencing problems with motor. while driving vehicle stalled. the manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel rail leaked gas, causing fire prior to recall, owner not notified of recall.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Horn malfunctions
Summary:vehicles equipped with tilt steering columns may experienceintermittent horn failure due to non conducting grease being applied tohorn contact ring.===
- Horn failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat attachment failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat attachment
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159…
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159 complaints, 17 alleged accidents, and 26 re-ported injuries for about six times as many cars. Chrysler has proposeda service recall for the subject vehicles.they believe that since ini-tially only one of the four bolts break, at that time the seat rockingmotion IS not a safety problem if promptly repaired. The subject vehiclesare limited to those equipped with an electrical seat adjustment system.proposed action: test request sent to etf 11/23/87.inspection & testingof a few vehicles equipped with the defective seats IS ongoing.===
- Seat failures
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159…
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159 complaints, 17 alleged accidents, and 26 re-ported injuries for about six times as many cars. Chrysler has proposeda service recall for the subject vehicles.they believe that since ini-tially only one of the four bolts break, at that time the seat rockingmotion IS not a safety problem if promptly repaired. The subject vehiclesare limited to those equipped with an electrical seat adjustment system.proposed action:close this pe and open an ea to perform testing.===
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