NHTSA Recall #91V056000 SUSPENSION:REAR
55,000 Chargers recalled
1986 DODGE CHARGER -- Rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolts may fail from stress corrosion cracking possibly caused by processing deviations in the construction of the pivot bolt.
Failure of bolts may result in partial separation of therear suspension from the vehicle, resulting in loss of vehicle control withoutwarning and a vehicle crash.
Replace the rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolt with a properly processed bolt. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V056000 »
NHTSA Recall #86V053000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
32,149 Chargers recalled
1986 DODGE CHARGER -- Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: A build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V053000 »