1989 Dodge Raider
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 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.
Throttle blade icing may occur during extended highway driving at temperatures below 10 degrees f.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Ice formation can prevent throttle blade from closingto the idle postion when the accelerator pedal IS released, creating apotential for loss of control, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install anchor plate under base of throttle; heated engine coolant will be flowed through an adapter plate to eliminate ice formation on the throttle blade.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear passenger side shoulder belt IS anchored to a plate which IS part of the rear wheel well. Normal wheel well corrosion causes this plate to break free, rendering rear belts useless. *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Firestone steel radial 500, lr78-15, dotvdv4fnj283 on dodge, raider 1989. spare tire tread IS pealing away from tire.*ak *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The dealership IS unaware of the specifics of the recall on the seat belt.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractors failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front seat belt buckle recall repair refused due to unavailability of parts.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told parts were not available. recall# 95v103003.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper mechanism jams where motor loaded, bolts get loose where wiper moves up/down, hole in sheet metal that holds wiper gets larger, causing wiper to jam under windshield, cracked windshield, impairs driver's vision, mostly in winter months.ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Takata seatbelt failed, causing injury in accident. (Attorney for client). *Dsh
- Tires
Michelin xch4s on vehicle have blown out, even the one mounted on back has blown. tt
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