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Safety recall · 87V194000

Power train: gear position indication (prndl) Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 26, 1987. It covers about 3,500 vehicles across 28 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V194000
Reported
Dec 26, 1987
Vehicles
3,500
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

The risk

This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.

The fix

All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

Contacts

System: parking gear shiftvehicle description: light trucks and vans/wagons.

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 87V194000.
  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
1988 Dodge B101-
1988 Dodge B10001B
1988 Dodge B15002D
1988 Dodge B20001B
1988 Dodge B25022D
1988 Dodge B30001A
1988 Dodge B35032D
1988 Dodge D10032D
1988 Dodge D15052F
1988 Dodge D20001B
1988 Dodge D25031C
1988 Dodge D30001B
1988 Dodge D35021-
1988 Dodge D45001-
1988 Dodge D5002D
1988 Dodge D50001B
1988 Dodge Dakota03A
1988 Dodge W101C
1988 Dodge W10002D
1988 Dodge W15002D
1988 Dodge W201C
1988 Dodge W20001B
1988 Dodge W25001-
1988 Dodge W301-
1988 Dodge W30001B
1988 Dodge W35001-
1988 Dodge W40001C
1988 Dodge W45001-

Questions

Is the 87V194000 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 87V194000?

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 87V194000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 26, 1987. 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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