Dodge D300 1973

Model D300 made in 1973 by Dodge got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, latches/locks/linkages and suspension.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
72V294000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1972 to 10/01/1972V (Vehicle)493301/19/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/01/197210/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 097t.trucks.possibility that certification label maycontain incorrect manufactured date.(correct by inspecting and installingcorrect label where necessary.) (light and medium duty truck).
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
72V296000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1972 to 10/01/1972V (Vehicle)1300012/01/1972MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/01/197210/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 100t.trucks.possibility that engine hood latchsecondary catch may not hold.it was found that downstanding flange to openingin radiator support for the secondary latch was omitted during production.(correct by inspecting and installing flange where necessary.)
SUSPENSION
75V013000TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP. V (Vehicle)11702/12/1975MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/27/197510/12/1979
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NotesMultipurpose passenger (ambulance) dodge d-300 van.possibility that amalposition of an oversize jounce bumper contact shim which can causemomentary, front brake failure after completion of a sharp turn to left orright.this failure can be caused by contact of the inner brake caliper withan improperly positioned oversize shim.welded outboard of the spring pocketon the front suspension crossmember, undercertain loading conditions.thiscontact will depress the caliper, forcing brake fluid in the cylinder back tothe mastercylinder reservoir.(correct by inspecting and replacing shim withproperly positioned shim).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
73V075000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1972 to 12/01/1972V (Vehicle)85404/06/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/27/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 106t.trucks.possibility that the front wheel hubsmanufactured with excessive vertical parting lines, rendering them subject tofatigue cracks which could result in hub failure with subsequent loss of thefront wheel.(correct by inspecting and replace where necessary).