DODGE C800 1972: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
| Make : DODGE | Model : C800 | Year : 1972 |
| Build Dates : 1972-10-01 - 1975-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V200000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1980-02-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-09-11 | Date Added to Database: 1979-12-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 700 | ||
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Summary:
THE CAST HUBS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE INNER BEARING AREA OR ALONG THE FLANGE PORTIONS TO WHICH THE WHEELS ARE MOUNTED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALUMINUM HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH CAST IRON HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES AND CASTALUMINUM FRONT WHEEL HUBS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; CAST HUBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THEWHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDFOLLOW. |
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