1979 PLYMOUTH B100 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 79V104000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:: 07/31/1978 - 09/30/1978
Affected:: 27,000
Defect:: Lower control arms may fracture in the area adjacent to the lower ball joint, resulting in separation of the ball joint from the arm.
Correction:: Dealer will increase the strength of both lower control arms by installing welded reinforcements.
Notes:: Vehicle description: light trucks.system: suspension; independent front control arm, lower.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the vehicle"s controllabilitymay be adversely affected. this could cause an accident and personal injury.
Campaign:: 79V176000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Equipment:air conditioner
Manufactured:: 07/31/1978 - 04/30/1979
Affected:: 68,000
Defect:: Condensate water may accumulate in the air conditioning blower housing; there is a high probability that this water will cause the blower motor to fail. blower motor failure would disable the air condtioning unit and there would be no way to defrost or defog the windshield.
Correction:: Dealer will drill a 1/4 inch drain hole in the bottom of the air conditioning blower housing to prevent water accumulation, without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: light trucks.system: air conditioning; blower housing.consequences of defect: under adverse weather conditions, this would result inpoor visibility and, possibly, a vehicle accident.