Dodge Diplomat 1977

Model Diplomat made in 1977 by Dodge got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
77V240000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)120745801/03/1978MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/28/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood secondary latch/striker.consequences of defect: the hood could spring open during vehicle operation,obscuring the drivers view of the road and, possibly, causing an accident.note: if the vehicle was previously recalled for correction of the servicebrake hydraulic system, the secondary hood catch service should also have beencompleted.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
77V188000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)122500011/28/1977MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/25/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; steel brake tubes.consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking capability could resultwhich would increase the vehicle stopping distance and could lead to anaccident.note: illumination of the red warning signal on the instrument panel shouldalert driver that brake malfunction has occurred.