1984 DODGE DAYTONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

1 Crash 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA

The 1984 DODGE DAYTONA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA, potentially affecting up to 9,403 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.

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Recall 84V008000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

| 2,500 vehicles affected

Defect: SOME HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REPAIRED AT THE FACTORY, OR INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED. HOOD LATCH ATTACHMENT WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH AND WILL LIKELY WEAKEN THE INNER HOOD PANEL.

Remedy: INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR REPAIRED, THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE LATCH, WILL BE REPLACED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#725964 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles 1 Death
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#985134 | SEATS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
FRONT DRIVES BUCKET SEAT BROKE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. *AK

Safety Rating for the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1984 DODGE DAYTONA.

Investigation EA89014 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

HORN MALFUNCTIONS

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