| Make : DODGE | Model : RD200 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19771101 - 19780701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V075000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791215 | Date Received by ODI: 19790322 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 334 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INADEQUATE FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED BY COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE UNIQUE LOADING CONDITIONS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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