Dodge D/W Series recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Dodge D/W Series from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Vehicle may roll with gear selector in Park

    Reported December 26, 1987Model years 1988NHTSA campaign 87V1940003,500 vehicles affected

    The park sprag rod assembly may stick without engaging, allowing the vehicle to roll while the gear selector is in Park. The park sprag rod assembly will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
    Defect
    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION.
    Remedy
    ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PARKING GEAR SHIFTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS/WAGONS.

  2. Clutch components may be damaged by exhaust heat

    Reported March 26, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V0400004,500 vehicles affected

    Prolonged cold, high-speed idling may expose plastic hydraulic clutch components to exhaust heat damage. Hydraulic fluid could leak and contact the hot exhaust, creating a potential minor fire. Install protective heat shields between the exhaust system and affected clutch components.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A MINOR FIRE FROM FLUID CONTACTING THE HOT EXHAUST.
    Remedy
    INSTALL PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELDS BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND AFFECTED CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH COMPONENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6 CYLINDER ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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