Dodge B100 1977
Model B100 made in 1977 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1977
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V027000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1970 to 08/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 1000000 | 04/18/1980 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/14/1980 | 04/04/1980 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: structure; left front frame rail.consequences of defect: the crack condition may cause a complete loss ofsteering and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/16/1999 | 1 | 10/05/1976 | |
| Recalled front rail extension cracked causing loss of control. consumer trying to have it fixed but dealer awaiting manufacturer's responce since application is out of scope. | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 3 | ||
| Left front frame rail cracked due to fatigueness prior to/after recall repairs (80v-027). *ak | |||