Vehicle recall 80V073000 · June 11, 1980
Dodge B300, Plymouth B300 and 8 more models
Due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. Also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. If frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; front wheel disc brakes, structure; front frame railextension.consequences of defect: the reduction in front wheel braking effectivenesscould result in a vehicle accident in situations which require minimum stoppingdistance. If an extensive crack develops in the frame rail, increased steeringsystem play and difficulty in handling of vehicle could also lead to anaccident.note: a crack in the frame may be accompanied by a metallic rattling noise asthe two edges scrape against each other.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 11, 1980
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 10, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 350,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge B300 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Dodge CB300 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Dodge CB400 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Dodge MB300 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Dodge MB400 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Plymouth B300 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Plymouth CB300 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Plymouth CB400 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Plymouth MB300 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Plymouth MB400 (1973-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
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