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1978 DODGE B100 Recall - Campaign #80V027000

 
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1978 DODGE B100 RECALL - #80V027000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

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Vehicle 1978 DODGE B100
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 3/1/1970 - 8/1/1978
Recalled on 4/4/1980
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 4/18/1980
# Affected 1,000,000
Recalled for STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
 
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.
Consequences
Corrective action AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; LEFT FRONT FRAME RAIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CRACK CONDITION MAY CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1978 DODGE B100 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1978 DODGE B100 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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