There have been 8 safety recalls for the Dodge Ramcharger. 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 Ramcharger.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger, 1985 Dodge W Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The front brake hose, which is routed from the body brake tubing to the front axle connector, may have been twisted when installed. If the hose is twisted, it may become looped or coiled upon itself resulting in abrasive contact during normal operation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Dodge Ramcharger, 1981 Dodge Ramcharger, 1982 Dodge Ramcharger, 1983 Dodge Ramcharger, 1984 Dodge Ramcharger, 1985 Dodge Ramcharger, 1980 Plymouth Trailbuster, 1981 Plymouth Trailbuster, 1982 Plymouth Trailbuster, 1983 Plymouth Trailbuster, 1984 Plymouth Trailbuster, 1985 Plymouth Trailbuster |
| Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicles are not in compliance with the impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity. " the structure of the rear step bumper may not withstand a rear end collision similar to the force created in testing; fuel leakage may occur upon impact. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Dodge B150, 1984 Dodge B250, 1984 Dodge B350, 1984 Dodge D1, 1984 Dodge D2, 1984 Dodge Ramcharger, 1984 Dodge W1, 1984 Dodge W2 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: Piston within master cylinder may develop a seal leakage. This defect may result in intermittent loss of front wheel brakes. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Dodge B150, 1983 Dodge B250, 1983 Dodge B350, 1983 Dodge D123, 1983 Dodge Ramcharger, 1983 Dodge W123, 1983 Plymouth Voyager |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. Pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Chrysler Lebaron, 1982 Chrysler Town And Country, 1982 Dodge 400, 1982 Dodge Aries, 1982 Dodge Omni, 1982 Dodge Ramcharger, 1982 Plymouth Horizon, 1982 Plymouth Reliant |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Recall Summary: Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 24, 1984 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 8,800 |
| Sep. 24, 1984 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 682 |
| Apr. 10, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1,800 |
| Oct. 5, 1982 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,725 |
| May. 27, 1982 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 4,000 |
| Feb. 17, 1978 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 9,000 |
| Oct. 14, 1977 | Steering:column | 600 |
| May. 23, 1974 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 340 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1985 Dodge Ramcharger | 2 |
| 1984 Dodge Ramcharger | 2 |
| 1983 Dodge Ramcharger | 2 |
| 1982 Dodge Ramcharger | 2 |
| 1981 Dodge Ramcharger | 1 |
| 1980 Dodge Ramcharger | 1 |
| 1978 Dodge Ramcharger | 2 |
| 1974 Dodge Ramcharger | 1 |