There have been 13 safety recalls for the Dodge Aspen. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Dodge Aspen.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Chrysler Lebaron, 1980 Dodge Aspen, 1980 Dodge Diplomat, 1980 Plymouth Volare |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Dodge Aspen, 1979 Plymouth Volare |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, the fuel filter inlet, outlet, and vapor return fuel line hoses may deteriorate if continuously exposed to underhood temperatures generated during vehicle operation. If hoses fail, fuel leakage could occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Dodge Aspen, 1977 Dodge Aspen, 1978 Dodge Aspen, 1976 Plymouth Volare, 1977 Plymouth Volare, 1978 Plymouth Volare |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Recall Summary: Possible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Dodge Aspen, 1976 Dodge Aspen, 1977 Dodge Aspen, 1975 Dodge Dart, 1976 Dodge Dart, 1977 Dodge Dart, 1975 Plymouth Valiant, 1976 Plymouth Valiant, 1977 Plymouth Valiant, 1975 Plymouth Volare, 1976 Plymouth Volare, 1977 Plymouth Volare |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. Normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for acceleration.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Chrysler Lebaron, 1977 Chrysler Lebaron, 1978 Chrysler Lebaron, 1976 Dodge Aspen, 1977 Dodge Aspen, 1978 Dodge Aspen, 1976 Dodge Diplomat, 1977 Dodge Diplomat, 1978 Dodge Diplomat, 1976 Plymouth Volare, 1977 Plymouth Volare, 1978 Plymouth Volare |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 11, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 6,617 |
| Sep. 6, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 13 |
| May. 1, 1978 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 1,100,000 |
| Dec. 28, 1977 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 1,207,458 |
| Dec. 28, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 1,300,000 |
| Nov. 28, 1977 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 22,000 |
| Oct. 25, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,225,000 |
| Oct. 14, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 241 |
| Mar. 15, 1977 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 250 |
| Feb. 9, 1977 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,967 |
| Aug. 10, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 40,000 |
| Apr. 13, 1976 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 48,000 |
| Mar. 9, 1976 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 2,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 1 |
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1 |
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 5 |
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 5 |
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 8 |
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1 |