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1979 Dodge Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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 Cb400

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.