1974 DODGE B200 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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1974 DODGE B200 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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