TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 DODGE DYNASTY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD REMAIN IN SECOND GEAR UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 DODGE DYNASTY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD REMAIN IN SECOND GEAR UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. UPDATED 03/02/11 *BF UPDATEED 11/22/11 *CN
NHTSA ODI #10365782
60,000 miles · Feb 9, 2004
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AFTER DRIVING 45 MPH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, BUT SAW NOTHING BURNING. AFTER GETTING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, CONSUMER FELT A PULSING SENSATION. ALSO, VE…
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CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AFTER DRIVING 45 MPH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, BUT SAW NOTHING BURNING. AFTER GETTING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, CONSUMER FELT A PULSING SENSATION. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD FOUR TRANSMISSIONS INSTALLED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10057716
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 2001
Power Train
TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR IS NOT FEEDNG ADEQUATELY LUBRICANT TO WHEELS IN FRONT WHICH CAUSES THEM TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALERSHIP & CHECKED OUT BY MECHANIC. WAS GOING TO CHARGE FOR DESIGN PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN 1998.*AK
SEAT SELTS RESTRAINTS DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY TO HOLD DRIVER/PASSENGERS/BABY SEATS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736586
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 1999
Power Train
ON OCASION THE SPEDOMTEOR WILL NOT OPERATE, THEN SPONTAINUSLY START UP ANYWHERE FROM 1 MIN. TO 1 DAY LATER. SPEDOMOTER ALSO SHOWS SPEED AT 3-6 MILES UNDER CARS ACTUAL SPEED.
NHTSA ODI #711761
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 1999
Power Train
THE SHIFT LEVER BECOMES STUCK IN LOW GEAR, AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CUT OFF CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #843326
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 1997
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSuspension
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH ENGINE DIED OUT. REAR COIL SPRING CAME OUT WHICH DISABLED VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED REAR LEFT COIL SPRING WHICH WAS MISSING. REAR AXLE WHICH WAS RUSTED/SPRINGS/SHOCKS/RIGHT SPRING BROKE. REPLACED BAR, SPRING PARTS AND BRAKE CABLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #819731
Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 1997
Power Train
WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR, STAYED IN 2ND GEAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #808221
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 1996
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION WILL PULL AT ABOUT 35MPH, TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND FOUND THE TRANS WAS DEFECTIVE . TT
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.
Remedy: THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
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