Chrysler Newport 1979
Model Newport made in 1979 by Chrysler got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
79V043000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1979 to 01/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 90 | 02/09/1979 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/05/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been assembled with an oversized right front wheel bearing cup which also prevents the plant lubricating equipment from cycling to lubricate both the inner and outer wheel bearings. the resultant bearing looseness and/or the lack of lubrication may cause bearing failure and, possibly, wheel spindle damage. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the inner and outer right front wheel bearings and bearing cups on all involved vehicles at no cost to owners. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; wheel bearings.consequences of defect: bearing failure and wheel spindle damage may cause lossof vehicle control and an accident. |