Recall
Dodge Mb300 — 80V027000
NHTSA ID
80V027000
Make
Dodge
Model
Mb300
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1980-03-14
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Units Affected
1,000,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
191T
Summary
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.
Remedy
AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.