1987 Dodge Lancer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Dodge Lancer. 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.
Parking brake mechanism component may disengage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of parking brake function;also, loose component could jam in the parking brake assembly.
Remedy
Replace parking brake assembly.
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 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Effect began 07/26/1999 and occurs 3+ times per month. may clear after reaching full operating temperatue at 60+ mph (20 minutes). Dealer very helpful, and reset idle speed register several times. "test drove, chk ais motor o.k., high idle remains o.k.; reset all values" in registers. (Inv.…
Effect began 07/26/1999 and occurs 3+ times per month. may clear after reaching full operating temperatue at 60+ mph (20 minutes). Dealer very helpful, and reset idle speed register several times. "test drove, chk ais motor o.k., high idle remains o.k.; reset all values" in registers. (Inv. Docs90153). For 20 mins. Or so, minimum speed IS 25-30mph IS 1ST gear. I am just concerned we will get someone hurt, if we can't determine what's causing this.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Strong gasoline smell.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
When driver stopped the vehicle he noticed smoke coming from under the hood, and when he opened up the hood the fire flew out and burned the entire hood up. *ak
- Exterior lighting · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Structure › Body › Door
Turn signal module failed. Also, whenswitch IS pulled outward, the headlights would not turn out. In addition, rear door power locks do not unlock/lock fully; rear brake failure, and two fuel injectors failed, causing a fuel leak. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle beam failed twice. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
The vehicle caught on fire due to the fuel system.tt consumer took vehicle to dealership twice to complain about the gas odor, but on both occasions they stated they fixed the oil leak, consumer IS still having problems with the gas hose staying on to the line.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While driving it caught on fire. Came from a rotten gas line which allows gas to drip on the manifold. Please describe. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Have been replaced for not locking. Please describe further. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trans park system failure
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