Defect Description For Recall
Incorrect Steering Linkage Components May Have Been Installed On The Involved Vehicles. These Vehicles Were Assembled With Light Duty Steering Linkage Tie Rod And Center Link Assemblies In Place Of The Specified Heavy Duty Components. These Light Duty Components Are Not Compatible For Attachment To The Heavy Duty Knuckle Arms, Resulting In An Inflexible (No Ball Joint Movement) Attachment Of The Tie Rod To Knuckle Arm. This Could, Eventually, Result In Fatigue Failure Of That Attachment On One Of The Components.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
CB400
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V047000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Steering Linkage System Tie Rods And Center Link Will Be Inspected And, If Necessary, Light Duty Components Will Be Replaced With Heavy Duty Components At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19780801
End Of Manufacture
19780901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4200
Date Owners Notified
19790322
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19790213