1987 Dodge Daytona
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Dodge Daytona. 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 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.
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash5 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
After driving for about 30miles to work consumer shut the car off and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Then, opened the hood, there were flames back near the motor, and the electrical wires. the fire department classified it as an electrical fire, and car was totalled.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Engine wiring harness shorted and started a fire.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Consumer started vehicle and noticed smoke in hood area. He then drove vehicle for approimately 15 minutes, turned off the engine, and vehicle began to smoke and thereafter flames began. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Poor location of exhaust pipe caused cargo area to overheat, melting plastic laundry basket onto rug.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Heard a pop and then caught on fire(fuel hose). please give more details. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Drivers side seatback broke. Two bolts broke. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While involved in a rearend collision the front seats collapsed in a reclining position. Please describe. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Horn failure
There is no summary currently available
- Trunk fire
There is no summary currently available
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