NHTSA Recall 80V073000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V073000; Date: Jun. 11, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Dodge B300; 1974 Dodge B300; 1975 Dodge B300; 1976 Dodge B300; 1977 Dodge B300; 1973 Dodge CB300; 1974 Dodge CB300; 1975 Dodge CB300; 1976 Dodge CB300; 1977 Dodge CB300; 1973 Dodge CB400; 1974 Dodge CB400; 1975 Dodge CB400; 1976 Dodge CB400; 1977 Dodge CB400; 1973 Dodge MB300; 1974 Dodge MB300; 1975 Dodge MB300; 1976 Dodge MB300; 1977 Dodge MB300; 1973 Dodge MB400; 1974 Dodge MB400; 1975 Dodge MB400; 1976 Dodge MB400; 1977 Dodge MB400; 1973 Plymouth B300; 1974 Plymouth B300; 1975 Plymouth B300; 1976 Plymouth B300; 1977 Plymouth B300; 1973 Plymouth CB300; 1974 Plymouth CB300; 1975 Plymouth CB300; 1976 Plymouth CB300; 1977 Plymouth CB300; 1973 Plymouth CB400; 1974 Plymouth CB400; 1975 Plymouth CB400; 1976 Plymouth CB400; 1977 Plymouth CB400; 1973 Plymouth MB300; 1974 Plymouth MB300; 1975 Plymouth MB300; 1976 Plymouth MB300; 1977 Plymouth MB300; 1973 Plymouth MB400; 1974 Plymouth MB400; 1975 Plymouth MB400; 1976 Plymouth MB400; 1977 Plymouth MB400
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 350,000
Recall Summary:
Due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. Also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.
How to Fix:
Upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. If frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: service brakes; front wheel disc brakes, structure; front frame railextension. Consequences of defect: the reduction in front wheel braking effectivenesscould result in a vehicle accident in situations which require minimum stoppingdistance. If an extensive crack develops in the frame rail, increased steeringsystem play and difficulty in handling of vehicle could also lead to anaccident. Note: a crack in the frame may be accompanied by a metallic rattling noise asthe two edges scrape against each other.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 10, 1980
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