SuspensionRecall 75V-013 · 1972–1974 Dodge D300
TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP. recall 75V-013 covers 117 1972–1974 Dodge D300 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V013000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER (AMBULANCE) DODGE D-300 VAN.POSSIBILITY THAT AMALPOSITION OF AN OVERSIZE JOUNCE BUMPER CONTACT SHIM WHICH CAN CAUSEMOMENTARY, FRONT BRAKE FAILURE AFTER COMPLETION OF A SHARP TURN TO LEFT ORRIGHT.THIS FAILURE CAN BE CAUSED BY CONTACT OF THE INNER BRAKE CALIPER WITHAN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED OVERSIZE SHIM.WELDED OUTBOARD OF THE SPRING POCKETON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER, UNDERCERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.THISCONTACT WILL DEPRESS THE CALIPER, FORCING BRAKE FLUID IN THE CYLINDER BACK TOTHE MASTERCYLINDER RESERVOIR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SHIM WITHPROPERLY POSITIONED SHIM).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.