Dodge Dart 1973

Model Dart made in 1973 by Dodge got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
73V011000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1972 to 12/01/1972V (Vehicle)14905602/19/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/24/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler 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 - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
73V219000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1973 to 09/01/1973V (Vehicle)702811/26/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/08/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 154.possibility that vehicles were incorrectly andinadvertently built with manual drum, (instead of manual disc) brake frametees.the drum brake tee does not have a proportioning valve while the discbrake tee does.if this condition exists, it may result in failure to complywith fmvss no.105 and in addition, the braking capability could be affected.(correct by inspecting and replacing brake tees on all vehicles involved).
STEERING - LINKAGES
72V247000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1972 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)198510/06/1972MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/11/197210/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 139.(body style 23, 29).possibility that nut holdingcenter link to steering gear may not have been adequately tightened.conditioncould cause excessive wear on center link tapes which may lead to looseness insteering linkage, or possible loss of steering control.(correct by inspectingand torquing attaching nut to 40 ft./lbs.)