Dodge Lancer recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Dodge Lancer 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. Engine valve cover gasket may leak oil

    Reported December 27, 1989Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 89V237000634,000 vehicles affected

    The valve cover gasket may become displaced and leak oil in the engine compartment, creating a fire risk. The cover will be replaced with a revised design and sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
    Consequence
    THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.

  2. Parking brake component may disengage

    Reported March 20, 1989Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 89V0380001,550 vehicles affected

    A parking brake component may disengage, causing loss of parking brake function. The loose component could also jam in the assembly. The remedy is to replace the parking brake assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE
    Defect
    PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM COMPONENT MAY DISENGAGE.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION;ALSO, LOOSE COMPONENT COULD JAM IN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
    Remedy
    REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  3. Driver's seat frame may fail

    Reported January 31, 1989Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 89V01100060,000 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat frame may fatigue and fail at a front outboard attachment, allowing the seat to move. This could affect vehicle control and cause an accident. The remedy is to replace the frame with a strengthened version and reinforce the power adjuster crossmember.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN SOME FORWARD, BACKWARD OR LATERALMOVEMENT OF SEAT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
    Remedy
    REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SEATSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTED BUCKET SEATS.

  4. Fuel hose connections may leak in cold weather

    Reported July 1, 1988Model years 1985–1987NHTSA campaign 88V105000580,000 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak at hose connections to the pressure regulator and fuel rail in low temperatures. If it reaches an ignition source, a fire could result. The regulator will be relocated and the fuel supply hose replaced and rerouted.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
    Consequence
    IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L TURBO CHARGED ENGINE.

  5. Blocked battery vents may cause case rupture

    Reported April 10, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V05300032,149 vehicles affected

    Plastic flashing may block the battery cap vents, allowing gas pressure to build and rupture the case, particularly after charging. Released gases or acid could injure someone nearby. Both vent openings will be probed to clear any obstruction.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
    Defect
    BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED BY THE RELEASED GASES AND/OR ACID.
    Remedy
    REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: BATTERY, VENTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH BATTERIES FROM A SINGLE SUPPLIER.

  6. Fuel hose clamp may be loose

    Reported January 1, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V01000053,000 vehicles affected

    An inadequately tightened clamp on an engine compartment fuel hose may allow fuel to leak and cause a fire. The clamp will be repositioned and tightened to the proper torque.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER TURBO ENGINE. SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

  7. Front center seat belt may be missing

    Reported December 23, 1984Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 84V163000208 vehicles affected

    The required front center seat belt assembly was omitted. The missing belt will be installed without charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT
    Defect
    REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
    Remedy
    INSTALLATION OF MISSING CENTER SEAT BELT WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FRONT SEATCENTER CUSHION AND ARMREST.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT CENTER SEAT COULD BE INJURED INAN ACCIDENT WITHOUT THE PROTECTION OF THE REQUIRED SEAT BELT.

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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