DODGE W200 1977: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V035000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | W200 | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-04-07 | 1977-03-11 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-08-01 - 1977-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2678
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE WHEEL HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLES. THIS ERROR MAY PREVENT THE WHEEL HUB AND BEARING FROM SEATING PROPERLY, CAUSING BEARING FAILURE AND EVENTUAL HUB FRACTURE. ALSO, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD DETACH DUE TO HUB FRACTURE.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUB.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD DETACHMENT OCCUR DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
