DODGE SPORT UTILITY 1978: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | SPORT UTILITY | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-02-15 | 1978-03-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1978-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 143
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING LINKAGE TIE ROD ENDS AND DRAG LINK BALL JOINTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED.
STEERING LINKAGE TIE ROD ENDS AND DRAG LINK BALL JOINTS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE PROPERLY LUBRICATED, AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LACK OF LUBRICATION MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THEAFFECTED JOINTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
