1978 PLYMOUTH B300 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V105000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

12/31/1977 - 07/31/1978

Affected:

50,000

Defect:

The front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.

Correction:

Dealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; hose.consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference may result inhose failure and loss of front brake system capability.note: rear brakes would not be affected. the instrument panel brake warninglight should alert driver to partial loss of brakes. driving shold bediscontinued if light comes on.

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Campaign:

80V027000 on 04/03/1980

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

02/28/1970 - 07/31/1978

Affected:

1,000,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

Notes:

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.

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