DODGE DART 1973: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V247000

Make Model Year
DODGE DART 1973
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1972-10-06 1972-10-11 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1972-09-01 - 1972-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1985

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Notes

CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 139.'BODY STYLE 23, 29'.POSSIBILITY THAT NUT HOLDINGCENTER LINK TO STEERING GEAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.CONDITIONCOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON CENTER LINK TAPES WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOOSENESS INSTEERING LINKAGE, OR POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND TORQUING ATTACHING NUT TO 40 FT./LBS.'