Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

NHTSA recall 79V199000 · announced September 10, 1979 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 3,310 units affected

The problem

A HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MECHANISM MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE NEAR ITS INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINT.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLIES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE, HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRONT BRAKING AND/ORSTEERING PROBLEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

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