Recalls for 1986 Dodge 600

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1985 Dodge 600 ES Convertible

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Dodge's 600 series (introduced in 1982 as the 400 and renamed 600 for 1984) was the upmarket version of the Aries and one of the deluxe K-cars ("Super K") along with the Chrysler LeBaron. The 400/600 offered a coupe, convertible and 4-door sedan (the 600 sedan being an extended wheelbase K-car after 1983). Convertibles were built in-house on the St. Louis assembly line from LeBaron and 400/600 coupes.

The 600 ES Turbo was the high performance convertible with the 2.2 liter 4 cylinder turbo at 146 HP. At $13,995 factory suggested retail price (FOB St. Louis) with 3-speed automatic, 5,621 were built in the 1985 model year.

1985 Dodge 600 series brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/dodge/85600/85600.html

DEFECT #1 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Posted on: 1988-04-19
Description
A service replacement drivers seat cushion (manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame.

Consequence
Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.

Corrective Action
Replace frame with proper power seat frame.

Notes
System: seat frame.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with optional power adjuster bucketor 50/50 front seats.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Posted on: 1986-02-26
Description
A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

Notes
System: electrical/instrument panel cluster.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with electronic instrument panel cluster.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 1988-07-18
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

Notes
System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine.

DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION

Posted on: 2008-04-17
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.