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Safety recall · 69V043000

Vehicle speed control Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on April 9, 1969. It covers about 9,201 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
69V043000
Reported
Apr 9, 1969
Vehicles
9,201
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Possibility of inadequate clamping force on steering shift tube set screws.This could allow shift tube to slip causing interference between shift tubelever and steering gear coupling which could result in loss of steeringcontrol. Also, possibility of interference of retaining clips securingthrottle control rod and shift control rod, which could result in transmissionshifting into neutral during acceleration. (Correct by inspecting andrepairing when necessary.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 69V043000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1969 Dodge D10002C
1969 Dodge D20004D
1969 Dodge D30003D
1969 Dodge P20001-
1969 Dodge P30002D

Questions

Is the 69V043000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 69V043000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 69V043000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on April 9, 1969. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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