1978 Dodge D Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Dodge D Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 Dodge D Series. Newest first.
The steering columns on the involved vehicles may have been misassembled, resulting in the master serration for steering wheel indexing being mislocated by 180 degrees. The tie rod may have been adjusted in attempting to overcome this condition and this may have caused insufficient tie rod thread engagement to the sleeve attachment.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the lower steering shaft assembly with a correctly indexed assembly which will locate the steering wheel in the correct position. Tie rod assembly will also be inspected and adjusted to ensure proper thread engagement.
Every Dodge D Series model year
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