1978 Dodge CB400
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Dodge CB400. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 Dodge CB400. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.
Incorrect steering linkage components may have been installed on the involved vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with light duty steering linkage tie rod and center link assemblies in place of the specified heavy duty components. These light duty components are not compatible for attachment to the heavy duty knuckle arms, resulting in an inflexible (no…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The steering linkage system tie rods and center link will be inspected and, if necessary, light duty components will be replaced with heavy duty components at no cost to owner.
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