1988 Dodge Raider
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Dodge Raider. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Replace the trailer hitch.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer's son was driving about 35-40 mph and all of a sudden vehicle jerked sideways. he got out, and saw that back passenger's tire tread had peeled off from the 12 o'clock position to the 6 o'clock position , causing a plate to be ripped off the automobile. *ak
- Seat belts › Front
Seat belt recall--want refund for repairs.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Front seat belt release button cracked and jammed, repaired/replaced under recall.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Received recall notice (#95v103003). Called dealer for appointment. Took vehicle in on date. Left vehicle w/dealer. Next day, went to pick up vehicle. Service mechanic informed owner after arriving, that there were no parts. Don't know when parts will be available. Will call. *ak *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Cracked engine head, causing vehicle to overheat while driving on interstate highway. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
After being repaired under the recall the driver's side seat belt IS very hard to buckle. the dealer said that they would replace the seat belt but, its has been a while now and still no parts 95v103003. Please explain. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Upon replacing seat belt buckle for recall in jan 1996, the buckle has broken again march 1996. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Owner received recall letter for front seat belt buckles (95v103003) contacted dealer on 3/5/96 but found out part are not available. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Lap/shoulder belt on driver plastic latch IS broken. tt
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