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Structure: frame and membersRecall 80V-027 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 80V-027 covers 1,000,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 1980.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,000,00010 models
ReportedMar 14, 1980Owners notified Apr 18, 1980
Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT RAIL EXTENSION MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE POWER STEERING GEAR ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. IF THE CRACK PROGRESSES THROUGH MOST OR ALL OF THE RAIL SECTION, STEERING SYSTEM FREE PLAY ACCOMPANIED BY METALLIC RATTLE NOISE WILL BE EXPERIENCED.

What to do

The fix

AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; LEFT FRONT FRAME RAIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CRACK CONDITION MAY CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING AND AN ACCIDENT.

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

10 models

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge B1001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Dodge B2001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Dodge B3001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Dodge CB3001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Dodge CB4001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Dodge MB3001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Dodge MB4001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Plymouth B1001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Plymouth B2001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Plymouth B3001971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Built from March 1, 1970 to August 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. STRG GEAR MNTG BKT FAILUREEA79066 · closed Jan 21, 1980
    NHTSA