1982 DODGE RAMCHARGER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

82V055000 on 06/07/1982

Component:

Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

Manufactured:

03/31/1982 - 03/31/1982

Affected:

4,000

Defect:

Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Correction:

Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front suspension ball joint stud to steering knuckle clampbolts.consequences of defect: this condition would result in partial loss of frontwheel support, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: front wheel drive vehicles should not be hoisted from under the frontsuspension control arms.

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Campaign:

84V115000 on 10/08/1984

Component:

Structure: frame and members:underbody shields

Manufactured:

08/31/1979 - 07/31/1984

Affected:

8,800

Defect:

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.

Correction:

A fuel tank protective skid plate will be installed free of charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with step bumpersbut not equipped with fuel tank skid plates.system: fuel system; fuel tank.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could result in vehicle fire and personalinjury.

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