- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Dodge Shadow Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 Dodge Shadow have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2008 for the suspension.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Shadow year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 Dodge Shadow recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Parking brake mechanism component may disengage.
- The risk
- This could result in loss of parking brake function;also, loose component could jam in the parking brake assembly.
- The fix
- REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
- The fix
- Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
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No complaints about the 1987 Dodge Shadow yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge Shadow: every year compared
All Shadow years1987 Dodge Shadow vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Dodge Shadow | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1987 Dodge Caravan | 72 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge Colt | 28 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge Aries | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge 600 | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge B250 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge B150 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge Colt Vista | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Dodge D Series(light) | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1987 Dodge Shadow
Does the 1987 Dodge Shadow have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1987 Dodge Shadow: suspension (April 2008); parking brake (March 1989); fuel system, gasoline (July 1988). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1987 Dodge Shadow had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 Dodge Shadow a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Shadow year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1987 Dodge Shadow has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data