Disc: caliperRecall 77V-058 · Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-058 covers 10,000 Dodge vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ATTACHING BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY LOOSEN. LOOSE BOLTS MAY BACK OUT AND INTERFERE WITH THE DISC BRAKE ROTOR, RESULTING IN FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWORK DISC BRAKE CALIPER ATTACHMENTS TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY AND ADEQUATE TORQUE OF ATTACHMENT BOLTS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.