Power train: driveline
- Component
- Power train: driveline
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 2,678
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1977-03-11
- Owners notified
- 1977-04-07
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.