Dodge Charger 1973

Model Charger made in 1973 by Dodge got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Charger year 1973

Recalls

Model 1973

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
73V011000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1972 to 12/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	149056	02/19/1973	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	01/24/1973	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 146.built july thru dec.1972 w/6-cylinder engine.possibility of fuel leakage due to metal fatigue and cracking at the extrudedfuel pump outlet and/or the seal of the fuel pump integral filter.the metalfatigue is caused by deficiencies in the pump and fuel line vibration.theleak at the fuel filter is aresult of inadequate seating.either of thesedefects could result in an engine compartment fire.(correct by inspecting andtake necessary corrective action.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
72V248000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1972 to 08/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	14000	10/18/1972	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/11/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 140.possibility that front brake hose may rest againstframe due to misalignment of brake hose frame mounting bracket.conditioncould cause hose to chafe on frame and result in eventual loss of front brakesystem.(correct by inspecting and aligning mounting bracket to precludechafing.)
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
72V218000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1972 to 08/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	810	09/20/1972	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/06/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 135.equipped w/400 & 440 cid engines & power steering.possibilityof interference between left front brake line and power steeringhigh pressure hose.could eventually cause failure of power steering hose andloss of power steering assist.(correct by installing sheet metal shield.)
STEERING - LINKAGES
72V314000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 11/01/1972 to 12/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	5500	01/09/1973	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	12/27/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 144.possibility that lower control arm pivot shafts maybe improperly heat treated.if condition exists, pivot arms may fail withoutwarning, resulting in loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting andreplacing where necessary).
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
72V219000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1972 to 08/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	1892	09/02/1972	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/06/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 136.possibility that idler arm to centerlink ball jointstud nuts were undertoqued.(correct by torrquing to 40-foot pounds.)
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
72V274000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1972 to 08/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	2560	08/25/1972	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/09/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 133.possibility that in production lower ball jointassembly was misassembled by using upper joint housing.misbuild conditioncould cause excessive wear and cracks in housings.(correct by inspecting andreplacing lower ball joints where necessary.)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
73V073000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 02/01/1973 to 02/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	500	03/23/1973	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/27/1973	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 147.possibility that the brake warning lamp wireterminal may have only partial or no connection to five-way brake switch.thiscondition, if it exists, may render the instrument panel brake warning lampinoperative if the front or rear hydraulic brake system experienced a failure.(correct by inspecting and properly check connections.)