1987 DODGE 600 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 DODGE 600
The 1987 DODGE 600 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 DODGE 600
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 DODGE 600, potentially affecting up to 586,903 vehicles.
Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 88V105000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 580,000 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 DODGE 600
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 DODGE 600. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONT PLASTIC COVERING OVER FEMALE PORTION OF SHOULDER/LAP BELT IS CRACKED, ALSO, CENTER FRONT LAP BELT COMES UNDONE WHILE DRIVING, NOT FIXED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED FALSE LATCHING WHEN CENTER LAP BELT DETACHES AND COMES UNDONE. *AK
VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.
TRANSMISSION ENGAGES HARSHLY DUE TO OUT OF SPECIFICATION REAR CLUTCH DISC. *DSH
Safety Rating for the 1987 DODGE 600
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 DODGE 600 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 DODGE 600
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 DODGE 600
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE 600
- 1983 DODGE 600 — 0 complaints
- 1984 DODGE 600 — 3 complaints
- 1985 DODGE 600 — 5 complaints
- 1986 DODGE 600 — 7 complaints
- 1987 DODGE 600 (current)
- 1988 DODGE 600 — 0 complaints
- 1990 DODGE 600 — 1 complaint
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