1989 DODGE SPIRIT Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 89V237000 on 01/03/1990
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:: 08/31/1988 - 08/31/1989
Affected:: 634,000
Defect:: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Consequence:: The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Correction:: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Notes:: System: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.
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.

1989 DODGE SPIRIT TSBs (27)

Bulletin:: 180694A
Component:: 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:: cold start hesitation. *tw
Bulletin:: 182694
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: improved transmission shift quality. *tw
Bulletin:: CH081695
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection. *tw
Bulletin:: CH210695
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Unknown
Bulletin:: 081695REVA
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper
Bulletin:: 230397
Component:: 161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:: Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
Bulletin:: 180597
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw
Bulletin:: 180997
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw
Bulletin:: 070397
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc
Bulletin:: 970314210597
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc
Bulletin:: 210798
Component:: 106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:: Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak
Bulletin:: 210499
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt
Bulletin:: 210599
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
Bulletin:: 210699
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control. *tt
Bulletin:: 210599A
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
Bulletin:: 233599
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:: 081698
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
Bulletin:: 070397
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm
Bulletin:: 210597
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm
Bulletin:: 210997
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm
Bulletin:: 080600
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:: 230800
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:: 233599REVA
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:: 2300800B
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:: 0800600 REV
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *tt
Bulletin:: 0800600REV
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:: 2100601
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj

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