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Safety recall · 85V098000

Equipment: labels Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on July 30, 1985. It covers about 1,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V098000
Reported
Jul 30, 1985
Vehicles
1,000
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Certification labels contain incorrect vehicle weight ratings and/or tire and rim size selection data. Correct information is required to inform user of loading capabilities. Consequence of defect: trucks do not comply with fmvss 120.

The fix

Corrected labels will be mailed to owners and dealers.

Contacts

Vehicle description: light duty trucks. System: vehicle certification labels, fmvss 120.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V098000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Dodge B15011C
1985 Dodge B25001B
1985 Dodge B35001B

Questions

Is the 85V098000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V098000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V098000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 30, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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