DODGE MB400 1978: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V027000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | MB400 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-18 | 1980-03-14 | 1980-04-04 |
Production Dates: 1970-03-01 - 1978-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 191T
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1000000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; LEFT FRONT FRAME RAIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CRACK CONDITION MAY CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING AND AN ACCIDENT.
