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Sep 16, 2011 Steering 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM STEERING THE VEHICLE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS ON THE RACK AND PINION WERE CRACKED. AS ...

Sep 16, 2011 Steering 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM STEERING THE VEHICLE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS ON THE RACK AND PINION WERE CRACKED. AS ...

Mar 7, 2007 Power Train 105,980 mi

WHEN SWITCHING FROM 4H TO 2H ON 89 DODGE DAKOTA ON FLOOR SHIFTER IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ENGAGE AND WHEN IT DOES IT JARS THE VEHICLE TO A SIDE JERKING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT SUDDENLY. *JB

Mar 7, 2007 Power Train 105,980 mi

WHEN SWITCHING FROM 4H TO 2H ON 89 DODGE DAKOTA ON FLOOR SHIFTER IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ENGAGE AND WHEN IT DOES IT JARS THE VEHICLE TO A SIDE JERKING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT SUDDENLY. *JB

Oct 24, 2006 Power Train 144,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTS INTO REVERSE OR IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE WILL ROLL DOWN A HILL. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT PROPERLY LOCK INTO THE PARKING GEAR. NO EXAMINATION OR REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 00V106000 REGARDING POWERTRAIN...

Oct 24, 2006 Power Train 144,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTS INTO REVERSE OR IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE WILL ROLL DOWN A HILL. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT PROPERLY LOCK INTO THE PARKING GEAR. NO EXAMINATION OR REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 00V106000 REGARDING POWERTRAIN...

May 24, 2005 Wheels 100,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES: WHEEL DIDN'T FIT HUB CORRECTLY AND IT WAS STRIPPING LUGS: NUTS AND STUDS WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS. THERE WAS NOTHING TO HOLD THEM. . DODGE SAID NEEDED A FACTORY RIM, AND THEY DIDN'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE. *AK UPDATED 01/09/07. *JB

May 24, 2005 Wheels 100,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES: WHEEL DIDN'T FIT HUB CORRECTLY AND IT WAS STRIPPING LUGS: NUTS AND STUDS WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS. THERE WAS NOTHING TO HOLD THEM. . DODGE SAID NEEDED A FACTORY RIM, AND THEY DIDN'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE. *AK UPDATED 01/09/07. *JB

Oct 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 167,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN 1994 AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED A HUGE FIRE. MELTING ALL THE WIRING AND DESTROYING THE TRUCK. THE DETROIT FIREDEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT BECAUSE I HAD BASIC COVERAGE. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS A RECALL. I WAS NE...

Oct 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 167,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN 1994 AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED A HUGE FIRE. MELTING ALL THE WIRING AND DESTROYING THE TRUCK. THE DETROIT FIREDEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT BECAUSE I HAD BASIC COVERAGE. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS A RECALL. I WAS NE...

Dec 31, 2003 Power Train 99,100 mi

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND MELTED.*MR *PH *NM

Dec 31, 2003 Power Train 99,100 mi

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND MELTED.*MR *PH *NM

Aug 30, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DAMAGE FOUND TO THE TIRE WAS CAUSED BY A ROAD HAZARD AND NOT A DESIGN FLAW.(COOPER TRENDSETTER AW RADIAL TIRE P235 75R15, DOT NUMBER, VP HL CNA 7500)*JB

Aug 30, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DAMAGE FOUND TO THE TIRE WAS CAUSED BY A ROAD HAZARD AND NOT A DESIGN FLAW.(COOPER TRENDSETTER AW RADIAL TIRE P235 75R15, DOT NUMBER, VP HL CNA 7500)*JB

Sep 19, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION BOLTS FRACTURED ,CAUSING RACK AND PINION STEERING TO SEPARATE FROM FRAME, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION BOLTS FRACTURED ,CAUSING RACK AND PINION STEERING TO SEPARATE FROM FRAME, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 14, 2001 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND TURNING RACK AND PINION STEERING SEPARATED FROM CROSS MEMBER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V094000. *AK

Jun 14, 2001 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND TURNING RACK AND PINION STEERING SEPARATED FROM CROSS MEMBER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V094000. *AK

Aug 26, 2000 Tires

FRONT-LEFT TIRE BEGAN TO PEEL OFF THE CASING, SIMILAR TO THE 23575R15'S( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 21575R15 )

Aug 26, 2000 Tires

FRONT-LEFT TIRE BEGAN TO PEEL OFF THE CASING, SIMILAR TO THE 23575R15'S( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 21575R15 )

May 12, 2000 Steering

RECALL 96V-094000/ STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, DRIVEABILITY OF THE VEHICLE WORSENED. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 2000 Steering

RECALL 96V-094000/ STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, DRIVEABILITY OF THE VEHICLE WORSENED. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Power Train

HAVING ALOT OF HOWLING IN THE DRIVESHAFT??AND THEY DON'T WHY.*AK

Apr 27, 2000 Power Train

HAVING ALOT OF HOWLING IN THE DRIVESHAFT??AND THEY DON'T WHY.*AK

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND IT TAKE A WHILE TO RESTART. YH

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND IT TAKE A WHILE TO RESTART. YH

Jan 17, 2000 Equipment

SPARE WHEEL FELL FROM CARRIER WHEN WINCH CABLE PARTED DUE TO WEAR/CORROSION. WHEN REPORTED TO DEALER, HE SAID THAT IT WAS HAPPENING A LOT LATELY. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND HE RESPONDED NO. A TIRE FALLING FROM UNDER VEHICLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS CAN EASILY KILL PEOPLE IN OTHER VEHICLES, YET DEALE...

Jan 17, 2000 Equipment

SPARE WHEEL FELL FROM CARRIER WHEN WINCH CABLE PARTED DUE TO WEAR/CORROSION. WHEN REPORTED TO DEALER, HE SAID THAT IT WAS HAPPENING A LOT LATELY. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND HE RESPONDED NO. A TIRE FALLING FROM UNDER VEHICLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS CAN EASILY KILL PEOPLE IN OTHER VEHICLES, YET DEALE...

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR FAILED

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR FAILED

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. THEN IT MADE A CLUNKING NOISE.THE DRIVESHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE & THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. WAS TOWED TO SHOP THE REAR END OF DRIVESHAFT WAS SHOT. HAD THE WRONG REAR END PUT IN VEHICLE. HAD TO REPLACE IT. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. THEN IT MADE A CLUNKING NOISE.THE DRIVESHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE & THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. WAS TOWED TO SHOP THE REAR END OF DRIVESHAFT WAS SHOT. HAD THE WRONG REAR END PUT IN VEHICLE. HAD TO REPLACE IT. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON BROKE APART, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON BROKE APART, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 11, 1999 Structure

THE FRAME IS CRACKED FROM THE STEERING GEAR ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

May 11, 1999 Structure

THE FRAME IS CRACKED FROM THE STEERING GEAR ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON THE TRUCK STARTED BUBBLING UP AND BURSTING OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD.I CONTACTED THE REGIONAL OFFICE. THEY SENT A PERSON DOWN WHO TRIED TO TELL ME THAT THE PAINT WAS BUBBLING UP AND PEELING OFF BECAUSE OF THE OZONE. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT THERE WERE OLDER VEHICLES...

Oct 22, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON THE TRUCK STARTED BUBBLING UP AND BURSTING OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD.I CONTACTED THE REGIONAL OFFICE. THEY SENT A PERSON DOWN WHO TRIED TO TELL ME THAT THE PAINT WAS BUBBLING UP AND PEELING OFF BECAUSE OF THE OZONE. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT THERE WERE OLDER VEHICLES...

Sep 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING.

Sep 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING.

Jun 15, 1998 Power Train

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Jun 15, 1998 Power Train Crash

THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK , LEAVING THE ENGINE IDLING AND GOT OUT TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR. UPON TURNING AROUND THE TRUCK WAS MOVING BACKWARDS OUT THE DRIVEWAY. RUNNING TO CATCH VEHICLE BEFORE IT REACHED THE STREET, DRIVER OPENED THE DOOR AND TRIED TO ENTER VEHICLE. DRIVER WA SKNOCKED TO THE PAVEMENT. V...

Jun 15, 1998 Power Train

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Jun 15, 1998 Power Train Crash

THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK , LEAVING THE ENGINE IDLING AND GOT OUT TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR. UPON TURNING AROUND THE TRUCK WAS MOVING BACKWARDS OUT THE DRIVEWAY. RUNNING TO CATCH VEHICLE BEFORE IT REACHED THE STREET, DRIVER OPENED THE DOOR AND TRIED TO ENTER VEHICLE. DRIVER WA SKNOCKED TO THE PAVEMENT. V...

Mar 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLOW FUSES.

Mar 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLOW FUSES.

Nov 10, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT. RECALL WORK DONE ON THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO INCIDENT, HOWEVER DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

Nov 10, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT. RECALL WORK DONE ON THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO INCIDENT, HOWEVER DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

Aug 14, 1997 Steering

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#96V094000) & CALLED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON APPOINTMENT DATE. WAS TOLD VEHICLE READY & TO TAKE IT HOME. HEARD A POP A FEW HOURS LATER. TOOK IT BACK ON AUG. 7, 1997 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AGAIN. WAS CHARGED FOR LABOR DONE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Steering

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#96V094000) & CALLED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON APPOINTMENT DATE. WAS TOLD VEHICLE READY & TO TAKE IT HOME. HEARD A POP A FEW HOURS LATER. TOOK IT BACK ON AUG. 7, 1997 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AGAIN. WAS CHARGED FOR LABOR DONE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Steering

96V094000, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR A RECALL ON THE STEERING AND THE RACK AND PINION BROKE 4 DAYS LATER. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Steering

96V094000, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR A RECALL ON THE STEERING AND THE RACK AND PINION BROKE 4 DAYS LATER. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Steering

RECALL # 96V094000, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER OF 96 BECAUSE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT WHEN PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Steering

RECALL # 96V094000, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER OF 96 BECAUSE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT WHEN PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED.

Jul 29, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER LEAKS OIL.

Jul 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED.

Jul 29, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER LEAKS OIL.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Jun 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Jun 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FRONT LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE LINE BLEW OUT. HAD TO CHANGE RIGHT SIDE ALSO. ONCE BRAKE LINE HAS BLOWN ABS BECOMES UNEFFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FRONT LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE LINE BLEW OUT. HAD TO CHANGE RIGHT SIDE ALSO. ONCE BRAKE LINE HAS BLOWN ABS BECOMES UNEFFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FRONT LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE LINE BLEW OUT. HAD TO CHANGE RIGHT SIDE ALSO. ONCE BRAKE LINE HAS BLOWN ABS BECOMES UNEFFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FRONT LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE LINE BLEW OUT. HAD TO CHANGE RIGHT SIDE ALSO. ONCE BRAKE LINE HAS BLOWN ABS BECOMES UNEFFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE BECAUSE WHEN CUTTING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF, THE FUEL PUMP STILL RUNS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE BECAUSE WHEN CUTTING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF, THE FUEL PUMP STILL RUNS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Electrical System Crash

MANUAL SHIFT 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION, IGNITION WAS ON , AND VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING IGNITION, PUMPED THE STARTER, CRANKED TOO FAR, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, OCCUPNACY WAS OUT OF VEHICLE AND ARM GOT CAUGHT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND KNOCKED DOWN DRIVER. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Electrical System Crash

MANUAL SHIFT 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION, IGNITION WAS ON , AND VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING IGNITION, PUMPED THE STARTER, CRANKED TOO FAR, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, OCCUPNACY WAS OUT OF VEHICLE AND ARM GOT CAUGHT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND KNOCKED DOWN DRIVER. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITHOUT EXCESSIVE EFFORT. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITHOUT EXCESSIVE EFFORT. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Feb 21, 1997 Steering

STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT: HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS SINCE NOV. AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. TOOK TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, ONE DIDN'T HAVE THE ARC WELDER , AND THE OTHER DEALER DIDN'T HAVE PARTS AND SAID THAT HE WOULD NOT BE GETTING THEM. *AK

Feb 21, 1997 Steering

STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT: HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS SINCE NOV. AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. TOOK TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, ONE DIDN'T HAVE THE ARC WELDER , AND THE OTHER DEALER DIDN'T HAVE PARTS AND SAID THAT HE WOULD NOT BE GETTING THEM. *AK

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

RECALL WORK ON THE STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT WELD WAS NEVER COMPLETED.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

NOTICE POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT P/S RACK, REPLACE RACK AND PINION.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

RECALL WORK ON THE STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT WELD WAS NEVER COMPLETED.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

NOTICE POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT P/S RACK, REPLACE RACK AND PINION.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Feb 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Jan 28, 1997 Steering

WAS DRIVING AND LOST CONTROL, WOULD NOT TURN THE STEERING RIGHT OR LEFT. THIS HAPPENED A YEAR A GO, RECEIVED RECALL # 96V094000, TOOK TO DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A WELDER . *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Steering

WAS DRIVING AND LOST CONTROL, WOULD NOT TURN THE STEERING RIGHT OR LEFT. THIS HAPPENED A YEAR A GO, RECEIVED RECALL # 96V094000, TOOK TO DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A WELDER . *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Steering

RECALL WORK ON THE STEERING RACK AND PINION MOUNT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED DUE TO PARTS MISSING.

Jan 8, 1997 Steering

RECALL WORK ON THE STEERING RACK AND PINION MOUNT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED DUE TO PARTS MISSING.

Jan 3, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS/JAMS, OCCUPANT HAS TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO UNLOCK BUCKLE, DEALER SPRAYED WD40 LUBRICANT IN SEAT BELT LATCH, IT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS/JAMS, OCCUPANT HAS TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO UNLOCK BUCKLE, DEALER SPRAYED WD40 LUBRICANT IN SEAT BELT LATCH, IT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 19, 1996 Structure

MOUNTING BOLTS OF FRAME FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Dec 19, 1996 Structure

MOUNTING BOLTS OF FRAME FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Dec 12, 1996 Steering

RECALL RELATED, RACK AND PINION STEERING, , TALKED TO DEALERSHIP, THEY INDICATED PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Steering

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY NEEDED A WELDER IN ORDER TO FINISH THE WORK AND IT HAS BEEN AT LEAST 3 TO 4 WEEKS SINCE THEN THE WORK HAS NOT BEEN DONE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS.

Dec 12, 1996 Steering

AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE FOR THE RACK AND PINION MOUNT, THE VEHICLE IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. RECALL#96V094000. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Steering

RECALL RELATED, RACK AND PINION STEERING, , TALKED TO DEALERSHIP, THEY INDICATED PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Steering

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY NEEDED A WELDER IN ORDER TO FINISH THE WORK AND IT HAS BEEN AT LEAST 3 TO 4 WEEKS SINCE THEN THE WORK HAS NOT BEEN DONE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS.

Dec 12, 1996 Steering

AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE FOR THE RACK AND PINION MOUNT, THE VEHICLE IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. RECALL#96V094000. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION NOISE.

Dec 4, 1996 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION NOISE.

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

THIS IS A UNSATISFIED CONSUMER BECAUSE THE RECALL NOTICE STATES THAT THE WORK WOULD BE DONE WITHIN 2 HOURS AND THE DEALER AT HERTIAGE DODGE SAYS THAT IT WILL TAKE 2 DAYS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

THIS IS A UNSATISFIED CONSUMER BECAUSE THE RECALL NOTICE STATES THAT THE WORK WOULD BE DONE WITHIN 2 HOURS AND THE DEALER AT HERTIAGE DODGE SAYS THAT IT WILL TAKE 2 DAYS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Steering

RACK/PINION MOUNTS WELD BROKE, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. *DH

Jul 17, 1996 Steering

RACK/PINION MOUNTS WELD BROKE, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. *DH

Jul 7, 1996 Tires Crash

TWO GENERAL TIRES SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS. *DH

Jul 7, 1996 Tires Crash

TWO GENERAL TIRES SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS. *DH

Jun 25, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF AND RAN OVER AND KILLED THE OWNER.SAME OCCURRENCE LAST FALL AND THE VEHICLE BY ITSELF HIT A BLDG.DETAILS. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF AND RAN OVER AND KILLED THE OWNER.SAME OCCURRENCE LAST FALL AND THE VEHICLE BY ITSELF HIT A BLDG.DETAILS. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Equipment

SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING, TIRE DROPPED ONTO HWY. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Tires

SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE SNAPPED/SPARE TIRE FELL OFF ONTO HIGHWAY. *SD

Apr 15, 1996 Equipment

SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING, TIRE DROPPED ONTO HWY. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Tires

SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE SNAPPED/SPARE TIRE FELL OFF ONTO HIGHWAY. *SD

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

CONVERTIBLE PICKUP TRUCK HAS A PLASTIC REAR WINDOW SEWN ON CANVAS AND IS TOTALLY TAINTED (INTERACTION WITH SUNLIGHT CAUSES WINDOW TO FADE). *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

CONVERTIBLE PICKUP TRUCK HAS A PLASTIC REAR WINDOW SEWN ON CANVAS AND IS TOTALLY TAINTED (INTERACTION WITH SUNLIGHT CAUSES WINDOW TO FADE). *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

CONVERTIBLE PICKUP TRUCK HAS A PLASTIC REAR WINDOW SEWN ON CANVAS AND IS TOTALLY TAINTED (INTERACTION WITH SUNLIGHT CAUSES WINDOW TO FADE). *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

CONVERTIBLE PICKUP TRUCK HAS A PLASTIC REAR WINDOW SEWN ON CANVAS AND IS TOTALLY TAINTED (INTERACTION WITH SUNLIGHT CAUSES WINDOW TO FADE). *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE SPOT WELD. *SD

Feb 28, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE SPOT WELD. *SD

Nov 29, 1995 Power Train

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPIDER GEAR AND EXCITER RING FAILED TWICE. *DSH

Nov 29, 1995 Power Train

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPIDER GEAR AND EXCITER RING FAILED TWICE. *DSH

Nov 24, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED FIRE ON VEHICLE. TT

Nov 24, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED FIRE ON VEHICLE. TT

Oct 23, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCHES UNFASTEN, CAUSING WATER DAMAGE INSIDE. *SD

Oct 23, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCHES UNFASTEN, CAUSING WATER DAMAGE INSIDE. *SD

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES RELINED.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FLYWHEEL PROBLEMS.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS REPLACED.

Jul 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

CARBURETOR PROBLEMS.

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SKD

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH PROBLEMS.

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES RELINED.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FLYWHEEL PROBLEMS.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS REPLACED.

Jul 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

CARBURETOR PROBLEMS.

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SKD

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH PROBLEMS.

Jun 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILURE, THERE VERY LITTLE BRAKING FROM THE REAR BRAKES, EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES. TT

Jun 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILURE, THERE VERY LITTLE BRAKING FROM THE REAR BRAKES, EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Steering

STEERING COLUMN RIPPED OUT OF THE FRAME W/BOLTS STILL IN PLACE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL RUNNING OFF ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Steering

STEERING COLUMN RIPPED OUT OF THE FRAME W/BOLTS STILL IN PLACE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL RUNNING OFF ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

May 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE IN THE REAR, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER AND IN FOR REPAIR, WHEEL CYLINDER AND OTHER BROKEN. TT

May 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE IN THE REAR, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER AND IN FOR REPAIR, WHEEL CYLINDER AND OTHER BROKEN. TT

May 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE IN THE REAR, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER AND IN FOR REPAIR, WHEEL CYLINDER AND OTHER BROKEN. TT

May 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE IN THE REAR, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER AND IN FOR REPAIR, WHEEL CYLINDER AND OTHER BROKEN. TT

Apr 10, 1995 Structure

THE PORTION OF FRAME NEAR RACK AND PINION MOUNTS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING. TT

Apr 10, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH REPLACED.

Apr 10, 1995 Power Train

DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS.

Apr 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED 4 TIMES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. (89V-237)

Apr 10, 1995 Structure

THE PORTION OF FRAME NEAR RACK AND PINION MOUNTS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING. TT

Apr 10, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH REPLACED.

Apr 10, 1995 Power Train

DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS.

Apr 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED 4 TIMES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. (89V-237)

Mar 13, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.

Mar 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO AND AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (89V-237). *SKD

Mar 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAKS.

Mar 13, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.

Mar 13, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.

Mar 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO AND AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (89V-237). *SKD

Mar 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAKS.

Mar 13, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.