CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1979: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | NEW YORKER | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-02-09 | 1979-01-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1979-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN OVERSIZED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING CUP WHICH ALSO PREVENTS THE PLANT LUBRICATING EQUIPMENT FROM CYCLING TO LUBRICATE BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RESULTANT BEARING LOOSENESS AND/OR THE LACK OF LUBRICATION MAY CAUSE BEARING FAILURE AND, POSSIBLY, WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND BEARING CUPS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL BEARINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BEARING FAILURE AND WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE MAY CAUSE LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
