Plymouth B200 1978

Model B200 made in 1978 by Plymouth got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, structure.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
79V105000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1978 to 08/01/1978V (Vehicle)5000005/25/1979MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/30/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; hose.consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference may result inhose failure and loss of front brake system capability.note: rear brakes would not be affected. the instrument panel brake warninglight should alert driver to partial loss of brakes. driving shold bediscontinued if light comes on.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
80V027000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1970 to 08/01/1978V (Vehicle)100000004/18/1980ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/14/198004/04/1980
Defect SummaryThe front rail extension may experience fatigue cracking near the area where the power steering gear attaches to the frame. if the crack progresses through most or all of the rail section, steering system free play accompanied by metallic rattle noise will be experienced.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAffected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: structure; left front frame rail.consequences of defect: the crack condition may cause a complete loss ofsteering and an accident.