NHTSA Recall 73V076000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V076000; Date: Mar. 27, 1973

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Dodge B100;  1971 Dodge B200;  1971 Dodge B300

Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 54,000

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Chrysler campaign no 099t. Compact truck, light duty. Possibility that thetie rod outer ball joints are susceptible to separation subsequent tolubrication as a result of wear eventually blocking the bushing grease grooves. This condition can cause separation of the ball joint stud and housing andresult in loss of vehicle control. (correct by inspecting and replace wherenecessary).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 23, 1973

Also see:

All recalls of Dodge vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.