Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 72V-218 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 72V-218 covers 810 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8103 models

ReportedSep 6, 1972Owners notified Sep 20, 1972

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V218000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 135.EQUIPPED W/400 & 440 CID ENGINES & POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITYOF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE AND POWER STEERINGHIGH PRESSURE HOSE.COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE ANDLOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING SHEET METAL SHIELD.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge Charger1973

Dodge Coronet1973

Plymouth Satellite1973

Built from July 1, 1972 to August 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.