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Safety recall · 73V076000

Suspension: lower ball joint Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 27, 1973. It covers about 54,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V076000
Reported
Mar 27, 1973
Vehicles
54,000
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no 099t. Compact truck, light duty. Possibility that thetie rod outer ball joints are susceptible to separation subsequent tolubrication as a result of wear eventually blocking the bushing grease grooves.This condition can cause separation of the ball joint stud and housing andresult in loss of vehicle control. (Correct by inspecting and replace wherenecessary).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V076000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1971 Dodge B10007F
1971 Dodge B20008F
1971 Dodge B30009F

Questions

Is the 73V076000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 73V076000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 73V076000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 27, 1973. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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