1983 DODGE B150 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

82V095000 on 10/14/1982

Component:

Electrical system:ignition:switch

Manufactured:

07/31/1982 - 08/31/1982

Affected:

1,725

Defect:

Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned to the accessory position.

Correction:

All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans.system: electrical; ignition switches.consequences of defect: although the engine will not be started, limitedvehicle movement may occur on manual transmission equipped vehicles if theparking brake is not engaged. this could result in a vehicle accident or injuryto persons outside the vehicle.

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Campaign:

84V040000 on 04/10/1984

Component:

Seat belts:rear

Manufactured:

11/30/1982 - 02/29/1984

Affected:

181

Defect:

Altered vehicles either do not have rear couch seat belts installed, violating federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, or have rear couch seat belts which do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.

Correction:

Missing rear couch seat belts will be installed and improper anchors will be corrected without charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks; van-type.system: interior systems; seat belts and anchorages.consequences of defect: missing or improperly anchored seat belts increase thechances of injury in the event of an accident.

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