Recall
Dodge Rd200 — 79V075000
NHTSA ID
79V075000
Make
Dodge
Model
Rd200
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-03-22
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
334
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING GEAR TO GEAR BRACKET AND BRACKET TO FRAME SIDE RAIL FASTENERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE UNUSUAL TYPE OF USAGE EXPRIENCED BY THESE SPECIALLY BUILT VEHICLES. LOOSENED GEAR OR BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
Remedy
INADEQUATE FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED BY COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE UNIQUE LOADING CONDITIONS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE.