1988 Dodge Diplomat
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Dodge Diplomat. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Dodge Diplomat. Newest first.
The steering wheel may crack at its mounting hub weld attachment because of fatigue loading and eventually separate from the hub.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the steering wheel from its mounting hubresults in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur withoutwarning.
Remedy
Replace steering wheels with revised wheel with arc welds added at the wheel stamping-to-hub attachment.
Engine compartment wiring harness fusible link wires may be trapped under the speed control servo bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Trapped wires may eventually cause a high resistanceelectrical short that can result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Free any trapped wiring; then secure wiring with a tie strap to keep away from speed control bracket.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving tried to put on brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle didn't stop untill it crashed. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
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