OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

78V043000

Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Reported Mar 1, 1978 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Summary

THE STEERING LINKAGE TIE ROD ENDS AND DRAG LINK BALL JOINTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

STEERING LINKAGE TIE ROD ENDS AND DRAG LINK BALL JOINTS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE PROPERLY LUBRICATED, AT NO CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LACK OF LUBRICATION MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THEAFFECTED JOINTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1978 Dodge Sport Utility 1978 Plymouth Sport Utility 1978 Dodge Light Duty

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗