1974 DODGE CNT800 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 74V112000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir
Affected:: 400
Notes:: Dodge campaign no 131t.trucks equipped with diesel engines.possibility theinstalled position of the air brake tanks is too low at the front.thiscondition may prevent draining of water from the petcocks at rear of tanks,allowing freezing of the air brake lines during cold weather, resulting inreduced braking capability.(correct by inspecting and revising brackets toproperly position tanks).
Campaign:: 74V219000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Affected:: 950
Notes:: Chrysler campaign no 135t.possibility that the tandem rear axle housing wallthickness at the journal radius adjacent to the spindle friction weld joint maynot be sufficient to insure a fatigue life equivalent to the expected mileagelife on the vehicle.housing failure can result in the dual wheel assemblybecoming disengaged from vehicle, resulting in a hazard to other traffic.(correct by inspecting and replacing with housing of an increased wallthickness design).