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1984 Dodge W2 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THE DISC/RIM ARC WELDS WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED (NOT STRONG ENOUGH). UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE WELDS FASTENING WHEEL RIMS TO CENTER DISCS. CRACKED WELDS MAY ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TIRES OR CAUSE WHEELS TO FAIL.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 16.5 X 6.75 HEAVY-DUTY ROADWHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED DRIVING MAY CAUSE A SEPARATION OF THE DISCSFROM THE RIMS WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1983-11-01 - 1983-12-01

    Vehicles Affected

    130

  2. Recall Description

    PISTON WITHIN MASTER CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A SEAL LEAKAGE. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKES.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: MALFUNCTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS REQUIRING A MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: FRONT WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE SHOULD BE PRECEDED BY ACTIVATION OF ANINSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-03-01 - 1984-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1800

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