Dodge Dart 1976
Model Dart made in 1976 by Dodge got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.
Model 1976
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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V242000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1300000 | 03/10/1978 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/28/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for acceleration. a distorted seal however, may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a new seal having improved distortion resistance and will ensure proper adjustment. this will be done free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump.consequences of defect: should stalling occur in certain traffic situations, anaccident may result. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V122000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 80 | 09/28/1976 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/09/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Chrysler campaign no 216.vehicles equipped with police packages.possibilitythat the power steering system components, including the oil cooler, front pumpmounting bracket, pump reservoir and cooler and return hoses, were misbuilt dueto build specification computer error.the misbuild configuration creates thepotential for return hose failure and loss of power assist, resulting from bothheat deterioration and abrasion.(correct by reworking power steering systemand replacing all affected components).passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 75V186000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 74 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/21/1975 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
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| Notes | Chrysler campaign no n/a.possibility that the welding attachment of thesteering column housing to the instrument panel mounting bracket may fail.ifthis attachment fails, the steering column will remain held in position to theinstrument panel, but the column can rotate, as the results of loading duringtransmission shift lever operation.column rotation may cause a discrepancybetween the indicatory and actual transmission gear position.(correct byinspecting and arc welding the bracket to the column housing). | |||||||||||||||