Recalls › 80V027000

NHTSA recall 80V027000

Structure › Frame and members

Dodge B100 and 9 more

Reported Mar 14, 19801,000,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 191TBuilt Mar 1, 1970 – Aug 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge B100
19711972197319741975197619771978
Dodge B200
19711972197319741975197619771978
Dodge B300
19711972197319741975197619771978
Dodge CB300
19711972197319741975197619771978
Dodge CB400
19711972197319741975197619771978
Dodge MB300
19711972197319741975197619771978
Dodge MB400
19711972197319741975197619771978
Plymouth B100
19711972197319741975197619771978
Plymouth B200
19711972197319741975197619771978
Plymouth B300
19711972197319741975197619771978

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.