1997 Dodge Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Dodge Pickup. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Dodge Pickup. Newest first.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving 35 mph there was an electrical burning smell and the headlights shut off. The contact opened the hood and attempted to make the repair; however, the headlights flickered and remained on. Nhtsa campaign ID number: 06e026000 component: exterior…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving 35 mph there was an electrical burning smell and the headlights shut off. The contact opened the hood and attempted to make the repair; however, the headlights flickered and remained on. Nhtsa campaign ID number: 06e026000 component: exterior lighting IS related to the failure. The dealer was notified and confirmed that the vin did not qualify for the recall. The vehicle IS being repaired at the owners expense. The faiulre and current mileages were unknown.
- Power train
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. while driving uphill at approximately 35-40 mph, a lock-up clutch failure occurred. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the power train. the vehicle was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. while driving uphill at approximately 35-40 mph, a lock-up clutch failure occurred. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the power train. the vehicle was repaired. recently, the failure recurred on a separate occasion. the vehicle has not been repaired for the second malfunction. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 48,892.
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