Vehicle recall 78V141000 · June 14, 1978
Dodge D100, D200 and 2 more models
Improper routing of the "hydroboost" hydraulic system high pressure hose assembly could allow a tubular section to contact the frame side rail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Improper routing of the "hydroboost" hydraulic system high pressure hose assembly could allow a tubular section to contact the frame side rail. Abrasion from the contact could result, causing a leak in the hose assembly.
- Remedy
- The dealer will reroute "hydroboost" high pressure hose assemblies and any damaged hoses will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; hydrobooster.consequences of defect: leaking could cause loss of power assist for thesteering and braking systems. An increased steering effort and increasedstopping distances would be required and could lead to a vehicle accident,without warning.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 14, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 11, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge D100 (1978): 1978
- Dodge D200 (1978): 1978
- Dodge W100 (1978): 1978
- Dodge W200 (1978): 1978
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