NHTSA Campaign Id 76V122000; Date: Aug. 9, 1976
1976 Dodge Dart; 1976 Plymouth Valiant
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 80
Chrysler campaign no 216. Vehicles equipped with police packages. Possibilitythat the power steering system components, including the oil cooler, front pumpmounting bracket, pump reservoir and cooler and return hoses, were misbuilt dueto build specification computer error. The misbuild configuration creates thepotential for return hose failure and loss of power assist, resulting from bothheat deterioration and abrasion. (correct by reworking power steering systemand replacing all affected components). Passenger vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 1976
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