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1979 Dodge Cb300

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

condensate water may accumulate in the air conditioning blower housing; there is a high probability that this water will cause the blower motor to fail. blower motor failure would disable the air condtioning unit and there would be no way to defrost or defog the windshield.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will drill a 1/4 inch drain hole in the bottom of the air conditioning blower housing to prevent water accumulation, without charge to owner.

1979 Dodge Cb300

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the federal motor vehicle safety standard certification labels on the involved vehicles may contain incorrect data for the incomplete vehicle (chassis) date of manufacture and for the date of federal motor vehicle safety standard conformance effectiveness.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will provide certification labels with the proper dates of manufacture at no charge to owner. new labels may be installed by owners or by dealers at owner"s request.

1979 Dodge Cb300

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

lower control arms may fracture in the area adjacent to the lower ball joint, resulting in separation of the ball joint from the arm.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will increase the strength of both lower control arms by installing welded reinforcements.

1979 Dodge Cb300

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

incorrect steering linkage components may have been installed on the involved vehicles. these vehicles were assembled with light duty steering linkage tie rod and center link assemblies in place of the specified heavy duty components. these light duty components are not compatible for attachment to the heavy duty knuckle arms, resulting in an inflexible (no ball joint movement) attachment of the tie rod to knuckle arm. this could, eventually, result in fatigue failure of that attachment on one of the components.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the steering linkage system tie rods and center link will be inspected and, if necessary, light duty components will be replaced with heavy duty components at no cost to owner.

1978 Dodge Cb300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel.

1978 Dodge Cb300

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

incorrect steering linkage components may have been installed on the involved vehicles. these vehicles were assembled with light duty steering linkage tie rod and center link assemblies in place of the specified heavy duty components. these light duty components are not compatible for attachment to the heavy duty knuckle arms, resulting in an inflexible (no ball joint movement) attachment of the tie rod to knuckle arm. this could, eventually, result in fatigue failure of that attachment on one of the components.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the steering linkage system tie rods and center link will be inspected and, if necessary, light duty components will be replaced with heavy duty components at no cost to owner.

1978 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1977 Dodge Cb300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1977 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1976 Dodge Cb300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1976 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1975 Dodge Cb300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1975 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1974 Dodge Cb300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1974 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1973 Dodge Cb300

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Dodge Cb300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1973 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1972 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1971 Dodge Cb300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.