Chrysler · Canada · High
Chrysler New Yorker, Newport: Not Entered
Affects Chrysler New Yorker, Newport · 1979 — about 4 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT OUTER BEARING CUP INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HUB. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LACK OF LUBRICATION IN THE BEARING AND COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION WOULD DAMAGE THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH. ALL VEHICLES WERE SOLD IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational