1978 Plymouth B300 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A NEW BRAKE HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH TIRE/WHEEL.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ABRASION RESULTING FROM SUCH INTERFERENCE MAY RESULT INHOSE FAILURE AND LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM CAPABILITY.NOTE: REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNINGLIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES. DRIVING SHOLD BEDISCONTINUED IF LIGHT COMES ON.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1978-01-01 - 1978-08-01

   Vehicles Affected

   50000

2. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.

   Notes

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1970-03-01 - 1978-08-01

   Vehicles Affected

   1000000