Recalls for 1970 Dodge Dodge Truck

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Dodge campaign no n/a.post office truck.possibility that driver's seatpedestal may loosen from its attachment to floor,causing driver to losecontrol of vehicle.(correct by reinforcing mountings where necessary).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that spring hanger pins through front eyes of rear springs may moveout of proper position during operation of vehicle.loss of these pins couldallow axle to slip out of position and result in loss of vehicle control.(correct by welding pin to spring hanger bracket where necessary.)

DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chrysler campaign no 084t.trucks medium & heavy duty, equipped with w/361-2 &361-3 engines in models d500, d600, d700, d800, s500, s600, c500, c600, c700,ct800, l600 and l700 only.possibility that anchor holding accelerator returnspring to engine may be improperly aligned, causing return spring to eventuallywear and break.if spring breaks, would allow throttle to open without footpressure on accelerator pedal.(correct by inspecting, realigning bracket andinstalling new spring.)