MY 1987 DODGE D150 PICKUP TRUCK HAS A LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET THAT IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE TRUCK FRAME, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST, ROT OR IMPACT DAMAGE. THE RIVETS HOLDING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET TO THE FRAME SIMPLY PULLED OUT OF THE FRAME. I DID FIND ONE RECALL …
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MY 1987 DODGE D150 PICKUP TRUCK HAS A LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET THAT IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE TRUCK FRAME, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST, ROT OR IMPACT DAMAGE. THE RIVETS HOLDING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET TO THE FRAME SIMPLY PULLED OUT OF THE FRAME. I DID FIND ONE RECALL REFERENCE BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY INFORMATION ON IT: 020587A DEC 87 SUSPENSION - VEHICLE LOW ON LEFT SIDE CAN YOU HELP ME? THANKS, GARY *TR
IN A REAR END COLLISION, THE PICKUP BOX CROSSMEMBER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH WOULD BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LEAKAGE OF FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Remedy: INSTALL TWO PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT BLOCKER BRACKETS TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH FUEL LINE.
PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE89110 · Fuel Tank Strap Failure
Opened Apr 5, 1989 · Closed Jun 26, 1989
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
SUMMARY:TWO FLEETS REPORT 32 INCIDENTS OF FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE ONVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL 30 GALLON TANK.===
EA88001 · Brake Power Assist
Opened Oct 1, 1987 · Closed Mar 1, 1988
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:CHRYSLER RECALLED, IN CANADA,67,602 1984 THROUGH 1987 PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE5.2L ENGINE FOR INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST ON A SECONDAPPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.THE DEFECT WAS A RESULT OF THE BRAKEBOOSTER VACUUM HOSE PORT IN THE BASE OF THE CARBURETOR BEING BLOCKED WITHFROZEN MOISTURE AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HIGHWAY DRIVING AT LOW AMBIENTTEMPERATURES.TO PREVENT THIS DEFECT FROM OCCURRING, THE VACUUM SOURCE FORTHE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS RELOCATED FROM THE BASE OF THE CARBURETOR TO THEINTAKE MANIFOLD.IT WAS STATED THAT REPORTS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAVEOCCURRED IN THE NORTHERN AREAS OF CANADA.ANALYSIS:REVIEW OF MANUFACTURER'S DATA INDICATED AT LEAST 4 SIMILAR U.S.VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES CONSISTENT WITH THOSE REPORTED IN THECANADIAN MARKET.ONE VEHICLE WAS A MANUFACTURER TEST VEHICLE.THE STATESIN WHICH THESE REPORTED FAILURES OCCURRED ARE ALASKA, MINNESOTA (2), ANDWISCONSIN.IT IS THIS ENGINEER'S OPINION THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCETO SUGGEST THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT COULD BE REPRODUCED BY PERFORMING TESTSIN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER.STATUS:ANALYZING MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSE AT 12/09/87.===
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