1987 Dodge Lancer

1987 Dodge Lancer Recalls

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1987 Dodge Lancer Recalls

1987 DODGE LANCER Recall ID from NHTSA: 08E033000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 2008

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 6903
Model Affected
1987 DODGE LANCER

1987 Dodge Lancer Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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.

Remedy:
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6903

Notes:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
1987 DODGE LANCER Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V105000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 01, 1988

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 580000
Model Affected
1987 DODGE LANCER

1987 Dodge Lancer Defect Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Defect Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
580000

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1987 DODGE LANCER Recall ID from NHTSA: 89V038000
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 20, 1989

Vehicle Component: PARKING BRAKE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1550
Model Affected
1987 DODGE LANCER

1987 Dodge Lancer Defect Summary:
PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM COMPONENT MAY DISENGAGE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION;ALSO, LOOSE COMPONENT COULD JAM IN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy:
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1550

Notes:
SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, INC.
Dodge RECALLS BY MODEL