Dodge and Plymouth Recall 77V035000: Power Train, Driveline

NHTSA recall 77V035000 · announced March 11, 1977 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 2,678 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

• 1977 Dodge Aw100
• 1977 Dodge Pw100
• 1977 Dodge W100
• 1977 Dodge W200
• 1977 Plymouth Aw100
• 1977 Plymouth Pw100

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.