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1982 DODGE DIPLOMAT

2 recalls, 0 complaints

83V108000 Oct 26, 1983
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN IN THE REAR SEAT AREA. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD WAS OMITTED DURING MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FLEET CARS. REAR SEAT CUSHIONS MAY BE SCORCHED BY HEAT.
Remedy
HEAT SHEILDS ARE BEING SENT DIRECTLY TO FLEET OWNERS, WHO MAY EITHER INSTALL THEM PERSONALLY OR ARRANGE FOR DEALER INSTALLATION.
2,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
81V111000 Sep 22, 1981
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy
THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
150,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DIPLOMAT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP84015 Opened: May 16, 1984 , Closed: Sep 10, 1984
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1981
LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING PANIC
LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING PANIC STOPS

DODGE DIPLOMAT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE DIPLOMAT across all model years (1976, 1989).

16 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DODGE DIPLOMAT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 1 0 View
1988 2 1 View
1987 0 1 View
1986 1 3 View
1985 0 4 View
1982 (current) 2 0
1981 2 0 View
1980 1 0 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View

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