Power train: drivelineRecall 77V-035 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-035 covers 2,678 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a power train: driveline problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,6786 models

ReportedMar 11, 1977Owners notified Apr 7, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE WHEEL HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLES. THIS ERROR MAY PREVENT THE WHEEL HUB AND BEARING FROM SEATING PROPERLY, CAUSING BEARING FAILURE AND EVENTUAL HUB FRACTURE. ALSO, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD DETACH DUE TO HUB FRACTURE.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUB.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD DETACHMENT OCCUR DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge AW1001977

Dodge PW1001977

Dodge W1001977

Dodge W2001977

Plymouth AW1001977

Plymouth PW1001977