Dodge, Plymouth Frame And Members Recall 80V027000 (1M Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The fix

Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

Contacts

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.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V027000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1971 Dodge B100	0	7	F
1972 Dodge B100	0	1	B
1973 Dodge B100	0	2	C
1974 Dodge B100	0	1	B
1975 Dodge B100	0	2	C
1976 Dodge B100	0	1	B
1977 Dodge B100	2	1	D
1978 Dodge B100	0	3	D
1971 Dodge B200	0	8	F
1972 Dodge B200	0	1	B
1973 Dodge B200	0	2	C
1974 Dodge B200	0	1	B
1975 Dodge B200	0	2	C
1976 Dodge B200	0	1	B
1977 Dodge B200	3	1	C
1978 Dodge B200	1	3	D
1971 Dodge B300	0	9	F
1972 Dodge B300	0	1	A
1973 Dodge B300	0	4	D
1974 Dodge B300	0	2	B
1975 Dodge B300	1	3	C
1976 Dodge B300	2	2	C
1977 Dodge B300	0	2	B
1978 Dodge B300	0	4	D
1971 Dodge CB300	0	1	B
1972 Dodge CB300	0	1	B
1973 Dodge CB300	0	3	D
1974 Dodge CB300	0	2	C
1975 Dodge CB300	0	2	C
1976 Dodge CB300	0	2	C
1977 Dodge CB300	0	2	C
1978 Dodge CB300	0	3	D
1971 Dodge CB400	0	1	B
1972 Dodge CB400	0	1	B
1973 Dodge CB400	0	2	C
1974 Dodge CB400	0	2	C
1975 Dodge CB400	0	2	C
1976 Dodge CB400	0	2	C
1977 Dodge CB400	0	2	C
1978 Dodge CB400	0	2	C
1971 Dodge MB300	0	1	B
1972 Dodge MB300	0	1	B
1973 Dodge MB300	0	3	D
1974 Dodge MB300	0	2	C
1975 Dodge MB300	0	2	C
1976 Dodge MB300	0	2	C
1977 Dodge MB300	0	2	C
1978 Dodge MB300	0	3	D
1971 Dodge MB400	0	1	B
1972 Dodge MB400	0	1	B
1973 Dodge MB400	0	2	C
1974 Dodge MB400	0	2	C
1975 Dodge MB400	0	2	C
1976 Dodge MB400	0	2	C
1977 Dodge MB400	0	2	C
1978 Dodge MB400	0	2	C
1971 Plymouth B100	0	1	C
1972 Plymouth B100	0	1	C
1973 Plymouth B100	0	1	C
1974 Plymouth B100	0	1	C
1975 Plymouth B100	0	1	C
1976 Plymouth B100	0	1	C
1977 Plymouth B100	0	1	C
1978 Plymouth B100	0	2	D
1971 Plymouth B200	0	1	C
1972 Plymouth B200	0	1	C
1973 Plymouth B200	0	1	C
1974 Plymouth B200	0	1	C
1975 Plymouth B200	0	1	C
1976 Plymouth B200	0	1	C
1977 Plymouth B200	0	1	C
1978 Plymouth B200	0	2	D
1971 Plymouth B300	0	1	B
1972 Plymouth B300	0	1	B
1973 Plymouth B300	0	2	C
1974 Plymouth B300	0	2	C
1975 Plymouth B300	0	2	C
1976 Plymouth B300	0	2	C
1977 Plymouth B300	0	2	C
1978 Plymouth B300	0	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

Questions

Is the 80V027000 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 80V027000?

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 80V027000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 14, 1980. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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The fix

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