Vehicle recall 76V122000 · August 9, 1976
Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chrysler campaign no 216.VEHICLES equipped with police packages.possibilitythat the power steering system components, including the oil cooler, front pumpmounting bracket, pump reservoir and cooler and return hoses, were misbuilt dueto build specification computer error.the misbuild configuration creates thepotential for return hose failure and loss of power assist, resulting from bothheat deterioration and abrasion.(correct by reworking power steering systemand replacing all affected components).passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V122000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 9, 1976
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 28, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 80
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dart (1976): 1976
- Plymouth Valiant (1976): 1976
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