1977 DODGE MONACO
3 recalls, 1 complaints
78V020000 Jan 24, 1978
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEPRESSED AND THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED, A DISTORTED ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL IN THE CARBURETOR MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A SEAL OF IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE. THE CARBURETOR WILL ALSO BE CHECKED FOR THE PROPER FLOAT LEVEL.
77V131000 Sep 1, 1977
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE PLASTIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHINGS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BECAUSE THEY ARE LOCATED NEAR THE MINI-CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CONDITION COULD ALTER THE ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIP OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR POSI... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS WITH STEEL BUSHINGS AND INSTALL RETAINING CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT SHIFT ROD IS SECURELY ENGAGED TO THE LINKAGE SYSTEM.
77V037000 Mar 15, 1977
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
THE REQUIRED MUFFLER TO FLOOR PAN HEAT SHIELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE HEAT SHIELDS ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR MATERIALS, INCLUDING SEAT BELT WEBBING, FROM HEAT DAMAGE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELDS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 13, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 2000
PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: REPLACEMENT OF FOUR TIRES WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF LESS THEN 10,000 MILES, AND ONE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO CAP COMING OFF THE TIRE. MOUNTED ON A 1977, DODGE, MONCO.AFTERMARKET TIRE INSTALLED AT 98,458 MILES, 8.75/R16.5 LT, DOT# VDXKRA8056. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED.... Read more
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE MONACO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA97001
Opened: Jan 13, 1997 , Closed: Jan 9, 1998
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
PE96053
Opened: Sep 5, 1996 , Closed: Jan 13, 1997
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
PE94027
Opened: Mar 18, 1994 , Closed: Jul 29, 1994
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE92086
Opened: Nov 25, 1992 , Closed: Mar 31, 1993
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DODGE MONACO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE MONACO across all model years (1967, 1992).
55
Total Recalls
81
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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