Recall 77V035000
Power Train › Driveline — Dodge, Plymouth · reported 11 Mar 1977 · 2,678 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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 fix
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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