Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Dodge D100 in Canada.
On certain vehicles, the "hydroboost" hydraulic system high pressure hose assembly may be improperly routed and can contact the frame side rail resulting in a leak in the hose assembly. This could result in a loss of power assist to the steering and braking systems.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain vehicles were built without the choke heater electrical harness installed. Without the harness, the choke heater circuit will be inoperative allowing the vehicles to exceed the hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emission levels specified in CMVSS 1103.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks, may have been built with an incorrect secondary evaporative control system cannister that would allow the vehicle to seceed CMVSS 105 - evaporative emissions.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the in-cab fuel tank vent could become blocked leading to excessive internal pressure and cracking of the tank. The cracked fuel tank could allow gasoline and gasoline vapour into the cab creating a fire hazard.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the tilt-type steering column may have been misassembled by the supplier such that the master serrations for steering wheel indexing are mislocated by 180 degrees. A plant rework involving tie rod adjustment may have resulted in insufficient tie rod end thread engagement to ensure structural adequacy.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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