Recalls › 80V073000

NHTSA recall 80V073000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Dodge B300 and 9 more

Reported Jun 11, 1980350,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1972 – Jan 1, 1977

The defect

Due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. Also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

The remedy

Upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. If frame IS cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge B300
19731974197519761977
Dodge CB300
19731974197519761977
Dodge CB400
19731974197519761977
Dodge MB300
19731974197519761977
Dodge MB400
19731974197519761977
Plymouth B300
19731974197519761977
Plymouth CB300
19731974197519761977
Plymouth CB400
19731974197519761977
Plymouth MB300
19731974197519761977
Plymouth MB400
19731974197519761977

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; front wheel disc brakes, structure; front frame railextension.consequences of defect: the reduction in front wheel braking effectivenesscould result in a vehicle accident in situations which require minimum stoppingdistance. If an extensive crack develops in the frame rail, increased steeringsystem play and difficulty in handling of vehicle could also lead to anaccident.note: a crack in the frame may be accompanied by a metallic rattling noise asthe two edges scrape against each other.