1984 Dodge RAM 50
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1984 Dodge RAM 50. Newest first.
The engine oil pressure sending unit may develop an oil leak.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Oil pressure sending unit will be replaced with a modified type free of charge.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering output shaft
Summary of information from manufacturer:both chrysler and mitsubishiindependently concluded that the failures were due to severe impact loadingtransmitted to the shaft by the steering linkage system -- in other wordsshaft failure IS the result, not the cause, of the alleged collisioncircumstances.mitsubishi (vehicle…
Summary of information from manufacturer:both chrysler and mitsubishiindependently concluded that the failures were due to severe impact loadingtransmitted to the shaft by the steering linkage system -- in other wordsshaft failure IS the result, not the cause, of the alleged collisioncircumstances.mitsubishi (vehicle producer) did strengthen the shaftduring the 1984 model year by increasing the spline and bearing journaldiameters.analysis:failing component IS the steering box cross shaft (output shaft)which breaks between the bottom bearing in the steering box and the pitmanarm.known failures involve 4 wheel drive units which are equipped withpower steering.cross shaft and pitman arm sales are considerably higheron the 4 wd units than the 2 wd units.chrysler reports the cross shaftdiameter was increased in april, 1984, for increased shaft strength toimprove its capability to withstand severe impact loads.proposed action:ir's to chrysler and mitsubishi sent 11/16 - 17/87.awaiting responses.===
- Pitman arm failure
Summary of information from manufacturer:both chrysler and mitsubishiindependently concluded that the failures were due to severe impact loadingtransmitted to the shaft by the steering linkage system -- in other wordsshaft failure IS the result, not the cause, of the alleged collisioncircumstances.mitsubishi did…
Summary of information from manufacturer:both chrysler and mitsubishiindependently concluded that the failures were due to severe impact loadingtransmitted to the shaft by the steering linkage system -- in other wordsshaft failure IS the result, not the cause, of the alleged collisioncircumstances.mitsubishi did strengthen the shaft during the 1984 modelyear by increasing the spline and bearing journal diameters.analysis:failing component IS the steering box cross shaft (output shaft)which breaks between the bottom bearing in the steering box and the pitmanarm.known failures involve 4 wheel drive units equipped with powersteering.cross shaft and pitman arm sales are considerably higher on 4wheel drive units than 2 wheel drive units.chrysler reports the crossshaft diameter was increased in april, 1984, for increased shaft strengthto improve its capability to withstand severe impact loads.proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.contact mitsubishi forinformation on comparable vehicles.===
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.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
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