NHTSA Recall 79V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V075000; Date: Mar. 22, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Dodge RD200
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 334
Recall Summary:
The steering gear to gear bracket and bracket to frame side rail fasteners on the involved vehicles may loosen due to the unusual type of usage exprienced by these specially built vehicles. Loosened gear or bracket attachments may result in excessive steering wheel free play.
How to Fix:
Inadequate fasteners will be replaced by components designed to withstand the unique loading conditions. Repairs will be performed without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: steering; fastene rs. Consequences of defect: looseness in the steering wheel could lead to a loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1979
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