1985 Dodge Ramcharger
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger. Newest first.
Vehicles are not in compliance with the impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." the structure of the rear step bumper may not withstand a rear end collision similar to the force created in testing; fuel leakage may occur upon impact.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
A fuel tank protective skid plate will be installed free of charge.
The front brake hose, which IS routed from the body brake tubing to the front axle connector, may have been twisted when installed. If the hose IS twisted, it may become looped or coiled upon itself resulting in abrasive contact during normal operation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The front brake hose on each vehicle involved will be inspected for proper routing and, if necessary, rerouted to prevent any abrasive contact.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
Dominator radial a/t size 31x1050r15, dot U78D, tc21601, R8R1. Tires were purchased about 4 years ago for a 1985 dodge ramcharger. They were used for about 3 months then placed into storage. Tires were removed from vehicle and placed in a climate controlled storage area. In august 2010 vehicle was…
Dominator radial a/t size 31x1050r15, dot U78D, tc21601, R8R1. Tires were purchased about 4 years ago for a 1985 dodge ramcharger. They were used for about 3 months then placed into storage. Tires were removed from vehicle and placed in a climate controlled storage area. In august 2010 vehicle was placed back into operation with these tires. Tires were fine for about 3 weeks then the vehicle was parked for a week. While vehicle was parked outside temperatures were over 100 degrees all week. When I returned to the vehicle and tried to drive it was almost uncontrollable. I took the vehicle to the local good year dealer and they determined that all 4 tires had belt /tread separation. These tires have less than 1/32nd inch of wear. Vehicle has not been driven since and tires are still available for inspection. *Tr
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Fogged windshield. *nm
- Tires
Side wall callasped while only going 30 hph, right rear tire, tire had 5000 miles on it. (Dot number: VDP6 U6W tiresize: 3312.50r15)
- Seats
Driver's seat tracks broke. The base of seat caused pressure which appears to be the cause of seat tracks breaking. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake power assist
Summary of information from manufacturer:chrysler recalled, in canada,67,602 1984 through 1987 passenger cars, trucks, and vans equipped with the5.2l engine for intermittent loss of brake power assist on a secondapplication of the brake pedal.the defect was a result of the brakebooster vacuum hose port in the base of…
Summary of information from manufacturer:chrysler recalled, in canada,67,602 1984 through 1987 passenger cars, trucks, and vans equipped with the5.2l engine for intermittent loss of brake power assist on a secondapplication of the brake pedal.the defect was a result of the brakebooster vacuum hose port in the base of the carburetor being blocked withfrozen moisture after an extended period of highway driving at low ambienttemperatures.to prevent this defect from occurring, the vacuum source forthe brake booster was relocated from the base of the carburetor to theintake manifold.it was stated that reports of the alleged defect haveoccurred in the northern areas of canada.analysis:review of manufacturer's data indicated at least 4 similar u.s.vehicles have experienced failures consistent with those reported in thecanadian market.one vehicle was a manufacturer test vehicle.the statesin which these reported failures occurred are alaska, minnesota (2), andwisconsin.it IS this engineer's opinion that there IS sufficient evidenceto suggest that the alleged defect could be reproduced by performing testsin a controlled environmental chamber.status:analyzing manufacturer's response at 12/09/87.===
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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