Dodge W300 1978
Model W300 made in 1978 by Dodge got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.
Model 1978
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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V036000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1976 to 09/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 06/14/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/17/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the fuel tank vent systems for blockage and correct, if necessary. fuel tanks will be inspected for cracking of the front panel and replaced, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: the fuel tanks on the involved vehicles may containcracks which may permit fuel or vapor leakage into the cab interior. this isdue to internal pressure buildup caused by blockage of the tank vent system.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when leakage occurs, afire could result and cause personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V038000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 9000 | 05/01/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/17/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An intermediate steering shaft containing a mismatched pot coupling assembly may have been installed on the involved vehicles. this coupling may have an oversized serration diameter. an oversized serration could prevent the coupling from adequately tightening onto the gear or shaft splines. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement shaft coupling. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks and utility trucks.system: steering; steering shaft coupling.consequences of defect: coupling slippage could occur which could result inloss of steering control without prior warning and a vehicle accident.note: if slippage occurs, a raspy noise will be apparent in the steeringsystem, accompanied by excessive free play when the steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||||||||