Link: connectionRecall 78V-043 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-043 covers 143 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEERING LINKAGE TIE ROD ENDS AND DRAG LINK BALL JOINTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED.
The fix
STEERING LINKAGE TIE ROD ENDS AND DRAG LINK BALL JOINTS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE PROPERLY LUBRICATED, AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LACK OF LUBRICATION MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THEAFFECTED JOINTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1977 to February 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.