Recall campaign · NHTSA 72V247000

Steering: linkages

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1972-10-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 72V247000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,985
Reported to NHTSA
1972-10-11
Owners notified
1972-10-06

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Notes

CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 139.(BODY STYLE 23, 29).POSSIBILITY THAT NUT HOLDINGCENTER LINK TO STEERING GEAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.CONDITIONCOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON CENTER LINK TAPES WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOOSENESS INSTEERING LINKAGE, OR POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND TORQUING ATTACHING NUT TO 40 FT./LBS.)

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Dart1973
PLYMOUTH Valiant1973

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.