Dodge and Plymouth Recall 80V064000: Structure, Body, Door, Hinge And Attachments

NHTSA recall 80V064000 · announced May 20, 1980 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 3,000 units affected

The problem

THE HINGE AND ROLLER ASSEMBLIES SUPPORTING THE REAR OF THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR MAY BE SUBJECT TO FAILURE AS A RESULT OF PROCESSING DEFICIENCIES IN THE ALUMINUM HINGE BODY.

What to do

UPON INSPECTION ALL ALUMINUM HINGE BODIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH SINTERED METAL COMPONENTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SLIDING DOOR HINGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE COULD ALLOW PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DOOR SEPARATIONFROM THE VEHICLE DURING DOOR OPERATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE PERSONALINJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Dodge B100
• 1980 Dodge B200
• 1980 Dodge B300
• 1980 Plymouth B100
• 1980 Plymouth B200
• 1980 Plymouth B300

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