Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 77V-131 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-131 covers 1,831 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PLASTIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHINGS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BECAUSE THEY ARE LOCATED NEAR THE MINI-CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CONDITION COULD ALTER THE ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIP OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR POSITION OTHER THAN THAT INDICATED BY THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS WITH STEEL BUSHINGS AND INSTALL RETAINING CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT SHIFT ROD IS SECURELY ENGAGED TO THE LINKAGE SYSTEM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 440 HIGH PERFORMANCEENGINES AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROLS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY NOT REALIZE WHICH GEAR THE TRANSMISSIONIS IN, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, THE DRIVER SHOULD PROCEDE CAUTIOUSLYWHENEVER STARTING OUT AFTER SHIFTING GEARS. THE PARKING BRAKE SHOULD BE ENGAGEDWHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.