| Make : DODGE | Model : B3 | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V087000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19770603 | Date Received by ODI: 19770607 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 186 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PEDAL PUSHROD PREVAILING TORQUE NUT ATTACHMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY AND MAY LOOSEN IN SERVICE. THE NUT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE PUSHROD BOLT ALLOWING THE PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE PEDAL. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL RETIGHTEN NUT TO SPECIFICATIONS, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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