Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-142 · Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 73V-142 covers 718 Dodge vehicles for a vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CAMPAIGN NO 116T.MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE VACUUM RESERVETANK HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY CLIPPED AND ROUTED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEVACUUM RESERVE TANK HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT MANIFOLD EXHAUST PIPE CAUSINGHOSE TO BURN THROUGH AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VACUUM BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASE INSTOPPING DISTANCE.(CORRECT BY REROUTING AND CLIPPING HOSE TO PRECLUDE CONTACTWITH EXHAUST PIPE).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1971 to April 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.