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1978 DODGE RAMCHARGER

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

78V038000 Feb 17, 1978
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
AN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CONTAINING A MISMATCHED POT COUPLING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS COUPLING MAY HAVE AN OVERSIZED SERRATION DIAMETER. AN OVERSIZED SERRATION COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM ADEQUATELY TIGHTENING ONTO THE GEAR OR SHAFT SPLINES.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A REPLACEMENT SHAFT COUPLING.
9,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
77V176000 Oct 14, 1977
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
THE STEERING COLUMNS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISASSEMBLED, RESULTING IN THE MASTER SERRATION FOR STEERING WHEEL INDEXING BEING MISLOCATED BY 180 DEGREES. THE TIE ROD MAY HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED IN ATTEMPTING TO OVERCOME THIS CONDITION AND THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED INSUFFICIENT TIE ROD THREAD EN... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH A CORRECTLY INDEXED ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL LOCATE THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT POSITION. TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED TO ENSURE PROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
600 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 DODGE RAMCHARGER

3 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
9002688 Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688 Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688 Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or

DODGE RAMCHARGER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAMCHARGER across all model years (1974, 1985).

13 Total Recalls
30 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAMCHARGER - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1991 0 10 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 0 4 View
1987 0 4 View
1986 0 2 View
1985 2 4 View
1984 2 0 View
1983 2 0 View
1982 2 0 View
1981 1 1 View
1980 1 0 View
1979 0 2 View
1978 (current) 2 0
1974 1 0 View

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