1973 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE Recalls (7)

Campaign:
73V011000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Manufactured:
06/30/1972 - 11/30/1972
Affected:
149,056
Notes:
Chrysler campaign no 146.built july thru dec.1972 w/6-cylinder engine.possibility of fuel leakage due to metal fatigue and cracking at the extrudedfuel pump outlet and/or the seal of the fuel pump integral filter.the metalfatigue is caused by deficiencies in the pump and fuel line vibration.theleak at the fuel filter is aresult of inadequate seating.either of thesedefects could result in an engine compartment fire.(correct by inspecting andtake necessary corrective action.)

Campaign:
73V073000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
01/31/1973 - 01/31/1973
Affected:
500
Notes:
Chrysler campaign no 147.possibility that the brake warning lamp wireterminal may have only partial or no connection to five-way brake switch.thiscondition, if it exists, may render the instrument panel brake warning lampinoperative if the front or rear hydraulic brake system experienced a failure.(correct by inspecting and properly check connections.)

Campaign:
72V314000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
10/31/1972 - 11/30/1972
Affected:
5,500
Notes:
Chrysler campaign no 144.possibility that lower control arm pivot shafts maybe improperly heat treated.if condition exists, pivot arms may fail withoutwarning, resulting in loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting andreplacing where necessary).

Campaign:
72V218000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Manufactured:
06/30/1972 - 07/31/1972
Affected:
810
Notes:
Chrysler campaign no 135.equipped w/400 & 440 cid engines & power steering.possibilityof interference between left front brake line and power steeringhigh pressure hose.could eventually cause failure of power steering hose andloss of power steering assist.(correct by installing sheet metal shield.)

Campaign:
72V274000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
06/30/1972 - 07/31/1972
Affected:
2,560
Notes:
Chrysler campaign no 133.possibility that in production lower ball jointassembly was misassembled by using upper joint housing.misbuild conditioncould cause excessive wear and cracks in housings.(correct by inspecting andreplacing lower ball joints where necessary.)

Campaign:
72V293000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
10/31/1972 - 10/31/1972
Affected:
149
Notes:
Chrysler campaign no 143.possibility that starter cable clip was omitted atassembly.if clip is omitted starter cable could interfere with steeringcolumn coupling.(correct by inspecting and installing clip where necessary.)

Campaign:
72V248000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1972 - 07/31/1972
Affected:
14,000
Notes:
Chrysler campaign no 140.possibility that front brake hose may rest againstframe due to misalignment of brake hose frame mounting bracket.conditioncould cause hose to chafe on frame and result in eventual loss of front brakesystem.(correct by inspecting and aligning mounting bracket to precludechafing.)

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