Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 75V-201 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 75V-201 covers 2,619 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on November 11, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 204.POLICE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 400 OR 440 CID ENGINEAND POWER STEERING, POSSIBILITY THAT THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY FAILDUE TO HEAT DETERIORATION.HIGH EXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES, ASSOCIATED WITHPOLICE SERVICE, MAY CAUSE THE RETURN HOSE TO CRACK, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OFFLUID, LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, AND/OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(REPLACEPOWER STEERING RETURN HOSE WITH HEAT RESISTANT "HYPALON" HOSE).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.