NHTSA Recall 79V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V105000; Date: Apr. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Dodge B100; 1978 Dodge B200; 1978 Dodge B300; 1978 Dodge CB300; 1978 Dodge MB300; 1978 Dodge Sportsman; 1978 Plymouth B100; 1978 Plymouth B200; 1978 Plymouth B300; 1978 Plymouth CB300; 1978 Plymouth MB300; 1978 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 50,000
Recall Summary:
The front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: service brakes; hose. Consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference may result inhose failure and loss of front brake system capability. Note: rear brakes would not be affected. The instrument panel brake warninglight should alert driver to partial loss of brakes. Driving shold bediscontinued if light comes on.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 25, 1979
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