Chrysler, Dodge 1979 Suspension recall
Recalled January 5, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V043000 · Chrysler
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND BEARING CUPS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Units
90 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN OVERSIZED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING CUP WHICH ALSO PREVENTS THE PLANT LUBRICATING EQUIPMENT FROM CYCLING TO LUBRICATE BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RESULTANT BEARING LOOSENESS AND/OR THE LACK OF LUBRICATION MAY CAUSE BEARING FAILURE AND, POSSIBLY, WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND BEARING CUPS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Product
Chrysler NEW YORKER · Chrysler NEWPORT · Chrysler ST REGIS
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →