Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 79V-075 · 1978 Dodge RD200
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 79V-075 covers 334 1978 Dodge RD200 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEERING GEAR TO GEAR BRACKET AND BRACKET TO FRAME SIDE RAIL FASTENERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE UNUSUAL TYPE OF USAGE EXPRIENCED BY THESE SPECIALLY BUILT VEHICLES. LOOSENED GEAR OR BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
The fix
INADEQUATE FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED BY COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE UNIQUE LOADING CONDITIONS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; FASTENE RS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OFVEHICLE 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 November 1, 1977 to July 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.