Dodge, Plymouth 1971–1978 Structure recall
Recalled March 14, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V027000 · Dodge
Remedy
AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
Units
1,000,000 units
Description
THE FRONT RAIL EXTENSION MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE POWER STEERING GEAR ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. IF THE CRACK PROGRESSES THROUGH MOST OR ALL OF THE RAIL SECTION, STEERING SYSTEM FREE PLAY ACCOMPANIED BY METALLIC RATTLE NOISE WILL BE EXPERIENCED.
What to do
AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
Product
Dodge B100 · Dodge B200 · Dodge B300 · Dodge CB300 · Dodge CB400 · Dodge MB300 · Dodge MB400
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →