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Recall for Dodge B300 1975

Defect in STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS

Problem:
THE 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.

Corrective action:
AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.

This potentially affects/affected 1000000 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:19800418.

Manufacturer campaign (recall) number:19800418.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19700301.

End date of manufacturing:19780801.