1978 Dodge B200 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 80V027000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 191T
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1970
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: April 18th, 1980

Defect Summary:
THE FRONT RAIL EXTENSION MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE POWER STEERING GEAR ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. IF THE CRACK PROGRESSES THROUGH MOST OR ALL OF THE RAIL SECTION, STEERING SYSTEM FREE PLAY ACCOMPANIED BY METALLIC RATTLE NOISE WILL BE EXPERIENCED.

Corrective Summary:
AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; LEFT FRONT FRAME RAIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CRACK CONDITION MAY CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING AND AN ACCIDENT.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V105000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: May 25th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V082000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: August 7th, 1978

Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", IN THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY OF FITTING CERTAIN ADULT PASSENGERS WHEN THE SEAT IS IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER UNIBELT ASSEMBLY WITH AN ASSEMBLY HAVING A LONGER BELT WEBBING.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING SIDE DOOR AND UNIBELTOPTION.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE CHANCES OF INJURIESWOULD BE INCREASED FOR THOSE PASSENGERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELTS.