1992 DODGE RAM

2 recalls — 50 complaints

93E034001 Dec 7, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BOSCH DISTRIBUTOR-TYPE FUEL PUMPS HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE THE BALL PIN, WHICH IS PART OF THE PUMP'S CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY, TO BREAK CAUSING THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL SLEEVE AND THE CONTROL LEVER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
35,000 vehicles affected
92V005000 Jan 14, 1992
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
Remedy: AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.
2,800 vehicles affected
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jul 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM. THE VEHICLE HAS SIGMA REGENT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RUBBER SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CORD AND WIRE WERE BOTH VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND FISHTAILED ACROSS THE ROAD. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jan 16, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1992 DODGE RAM THAT HE PURCHASED ON 02/01/06 AND STATED THAT IN COLD WEATHER ONE CAN SMELL DIESEL FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, BUT THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURE WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE DEALER WITH THE PARTS. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 93E034001 . *NM
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 28, 2005
THE LEFT SIDE TRUCK BODY IS LOWER THAN THE RIGHT SIDE. CONSUMER PLANS TO PLACE A CAMPER ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND IS AFRAID THE VEHICLE WILL LEAN OVER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 22, 2004
PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES)
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES)
STEERING Apr 22, 2004
PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES)
EQUIPMENT Apr 22, 2004
PAINT BLISTERING AND FLAKING, VIBRATION, TRANSMISSON BURNED OFF NOT VERY GOOD TRANSMISION COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP FAIL TWICE, STEERING SEAL LEAK, RADIO AND TAPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, VERY NOISY AND LOUD IN THE TRUCK CAB, VERY HARD TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 106.000 KM. (66,000 MILES)
STEERING:COLUMN Oct 10, 2003
THE STEERING COLUMN IS NOT MOBILE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER HAS TO MOVE IT BACK AND FORTH INTERMITTENTLY IN ORDER TO SEE THE DASHBOARD. STEERING COLUMN FLOPS UP AND DOWN. *AK
TIRES Aug 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Aug 15, 2002
WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT, AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE STEERING AREA, AND SPEAD WITHIN VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT 1992 RAMS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. POWER WINDOWS/POWER LOCKS, AND SOME OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE NOT WORKING. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Aug 15, 2002
WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT, AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE STEERING AREA, AND SPEAD WITHIN VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT 1992 RAMS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. POWER WINDOWS/POWER LOCKS, AND SOME OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE NOT WORKING. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 15, 2002
WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT, AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE STEERING AREA, AND SPEAD WITHIN VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT 1992 RAMS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. POWER WINDOWS/POWER LOCKS, AND SOME OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE NOT WORKING. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Aug 15, 2002
WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT, AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE STEERING AREA, AND SPEAD WITHIN VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT 1992 RAMS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. POWER WINDOWS/POWER LOCKS, AND SOME OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE NOT WORKING. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Apr 12, 2002
BOTH SEAT BELTS WILL NOT PULL FROM THE RETRACTORS PROPERLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHILCE IS RAM 250 CARGO VAN 1992. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Dec 13, 2001
TIRE WAS OUT OF SHAPE DOT # REMOVED ON ALL TIRES. BRAKE DRUM ALMOST WORE THROUGH BY BRAKE SHOE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: REMOVED TIRESIZE: 235/85R16)
TIRES Dec 13, 2001
TIRE WAS OUT OF SHAPE DOT # REMOVED ON ALL TIRES. BRAKE DRUM ALMOST WORE THROUGH BY BRAKE SHOE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: REMOVED TIRESIZE: 235/85R16)
SUSPENSION:FRONT Sep 8, 2000
THE MAIN FRONT SUPPORT AXLE BEAM IN SUSPENSION WERE CRACKED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Sep 5, 2000
NO HEAT,ELECT. WINDOWS,NO AIR CONDIT., WITH 5 CHILDREN IN VAN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jun 8, 2000
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER ON BOTH OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED, AND DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE THIRD TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 8, 2000
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER ON BOTH OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED, AND DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE THIRD TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 20, 2000
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED OF 20-55 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. STALLING HAS ALMOST CAUSED A VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 28, 1999
VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. DID NOT CHANGE OUT OF LOW GEAR. RPMS WERE REVVING HIGH. TOOK TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THE THROTTLE ROD WAS WORN OUT & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 28, 1999
VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. DID NOT CHANGE OUT OF LOW GEAR. RPMS WERE REVVING HIGH. TOOK TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THE THROTTLE ROD WAS WORN OUT & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Nov 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Nov 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Nov 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 20, 1999
TRUCK RUNS AWAY , FULE PUMP MAKES SPEED UNCONTROLLABLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Oct 20, 1999
TRUCK RUNS AWAY , FULE PUMP MAKES SPEED UNCONTROLLABLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jul 7, 1999
FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS GONE OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO RUN. IT WON'T START AND IT ALSO SHUT DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jun 15, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER CONTROL LEVER GETS SO HOT IT CAN BURN YOUR FINGER AND COULD CAUSE FIRE. SEE ODI ID: 950669, 955053, 447333, 944319, 965951 DEALER CURE IS TO REPLACE UNDER DASH WIRING HARNESS?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jun 15, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER CONTROL LEVER GETS SO HOT IT CAN BURN YOUR FINGER AND COULD CAUSE FIRE. SEE ODI ID: 950669, 955053, 447333, 944319, 965951 DEALER CURE IS TO REPLACE UNDER DASH WIRING HARNESS?
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Mar 22, 1999
NO SUMMARY MENTIONE DFOR THIS VEHICLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Feb 2, 1999
CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FOR FEW DAYS. LOOKED AT FUEL LINE, SAW GAS, TRIED TO MOVE VEHICLE, AND UPON STARTING A FIRE WAS STARTED AT FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE BACK AND FIRE WALL. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 29, 1999
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Dec 1, 1998
THIS VAN HAS A FACTORY INSTALLED FLOOR MOUNTED SPARE TIRE UNDER THE REAR MOST SEAT. DURING A HEAD-ON COLLISION, THE SPARE TIRE SLID FORWARD AND BECAME A DEADLY PROJECTILE. THE TIRE ROCKETED FORWARD AND CRUSHED A PASSENGER'S LOWER LEFT LEG, INSTANTLY SNAPPING THE BONES INTO SPLINTERS AGAINST THE SET IN FRONT OF HIM. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE PASSENGER WAS PINNED INSIDE THE VAN BY THE SPARE TIRE.
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 6, 1998
ABS MALFUNCTIONING, BRAKE LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Apr 21, 1998
THE LEFT SIDE INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 4, 1997
WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE ABOUT 30 DEGREES WILL LOSE BRAKES. PUSHING ON PEDAL HAS A LOT OF RESISTANCE . HARD TO BRAKE, BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON, BUT WILL NOT BRAKE. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 8, 1997
WHILE 55-60 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT INDICATIONS. CONSUMER PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE STARTED TO DRIVE FINE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 8, 1997
WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH ENGINE STARTED TO STALL. COMSUMER STARTED TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FINE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 15, 1997
VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES NOT RESTART AFTER IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN/STALLS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 31, 1997
INTERMITTENT STALLING; REPLACED ENGINE TWICE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING IN THE DRIVE GEAR, VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, AND AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE INTO THE PARK GEAR VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO REVERSE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jun 4, 1997
WHILE ON STRAIGHT NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS VEHICLE WANDERED OFF ROAD WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT Apr 4, 1997
VEHICLE WANDERS AROUND BEFORE TURNING. HAS NOT TAKEN IT TO DEALER. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 3, 1997
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Mar 25, 1997
STEERING WHEEL HAS ONE INCH OF FREE PLAY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Dec 31, 1996
TRANSFER CASE REAR BEARING HOUSING BROKE.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR Dec 9, 1996
FAILURE OF THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SHIFTER IN PLACE, THE BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK