1985 DODGE MINI RAM VAN Recalls (3)

Campaign:
85V053000 on 05/13/1985
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve
Manufactured:
09/30/1983 - 01/31/1985
Affected:
264,000
Defect:
Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. this may cause the proportioning valve to fail. consequence of defect: proportioning valve malfunction results in increased stopping distances during hard braking with a light load and may cause an accident.
Correction:
Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering.
Notes:
Vehicle description: mini vans.system: rear brakes proportioning valve.

Campaign:
85V164000 on 01/09/1986
Component:
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured:
09/30/1983 - 06/30/1985
Affected:
10,800
Defect:
Vans equipped with the optional sunscreen rear glass which has less than 70 percent luminous transmittance and does not have a passenger side outside rearview mirror are not in compliance with fmvss 111, rear view mirrors. consequence of defect: the drivers of these vans do not have the minimum field of vision required by fmvss 111. without this minimum field of vision the driver cannot maneuver his vehicle safely and may cause an accident.
Correction:
Install passenger side outside rearview mirror.
Notes:
System:passenger side mirror, fmvss 111.vehicle description:van-type vehicles with sunscreen rear glass and without passenger side outside rearview mirror.

Campaign:
08E033000 on 04/16/2008
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
6,903
Defect:
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence:
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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