Foundation components: differential proportional valveRecall 73V-219 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 73V-219 covers 7,028 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a foundation components: differential proportional valve problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V219000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 154.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES WERE INCORRECTLY ANDINADVERTENTLY BUILT WITH MANUAL DRUM, (INSTEAD OF MANUAL DISC) BRAKE FRAMETEES.THE DRUM BRAKE TEE DOES NOT HAVE A PROPORTIONING VALVE WHILE THE DISCBRAKE TEE DOES.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO COMPLYWITH FMVSS NO.105 AND IN ADDITION, THE BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BRAKE TEES ON ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED).
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 March 1, 1973 to September 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.