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1984 DODGE W3 Recall - Campaign #84V037000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1984 DODGE W3 RECALL - #84V037000

RECALL FOR WHEELS

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1984 DODGE W3
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/1/1983 - 12/1/1983
Recalled on 4/11/1984
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/10/1984
# Affected 130
Recalled for WHEELS
 
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.
Consequences
Corrective 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.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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