Dodge B100 1971

Model B100 made in 1971 by Dodge got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
71V136000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)114508/10/1971MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/17/197110/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 079t.compact truck 6 cyl.engines.possibility thatengine-to-body radio suppression ground strap may be installed so that itcould cause interference and possible throttle hang-up with acceleratorlinkage in open throttle position.(correct by making proper installation ofground strap where necessary.)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
71V051000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)2550004/02/1971MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/09/197110/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 074t.fuel vapor separator, which is par t of emissioncontrol system,may leak and allow fuel leakage i nto cargo area.(correct byreplacing separator.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
70V068000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)100006/11/1970MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/18/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that power brake booster mounting bracket has spot welds that maybe of insufficient strength to withstand heavy brake applica- tion.failure ofwelds could allow separation of mounting bracket resulting in loss of brakingability.(correct by arc welding where necessary.)
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
70V070000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)386606/11/1970MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/18/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that four bolts used to attach lower steering knuckle arm assemblyto front brake backing plate contained improper material.bolts could fail andcause loss of steering control.(correct by replacing bolts where necessary.)
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
80V027000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1970 to 08/01/1978V (Vehicle)100000004/18/1980ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/14/198004/04/1980
Defect SummaryThe 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.
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Corrective SummaryAffected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: structure; left front frame rail.consequences of defect: the crack condition may cause a complete loss ofsteering and an accident.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
70V069000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)161306/11/1970MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/18/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that front suspension lower left ball joint not properlylubricated.lack of lubrication could result in premature failure of balljoint and could lead to loss of vehicle control.(correct by lubricating wherenecessary.)
73V076000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1970 to 12/01/1970V (Vehicle)5400004/23/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/27/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 099t.compact truck, light duty.possibility that thetie rod outer ball joints are susceptible to separation subsequent tolubrication as a result of wear eventually blocking the bushing grease grooves.this condition can cause separation of the ball joint stud and housing andresult in loss of vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replace wherenecessary).