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Safety recall · 69V126000

Suspension: upper ball joint Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on September 22, 1969. It covers about 3,034 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
69V126000
Reported
Sep 22, 1969
Vehicles
3,034
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Possibility that incorrect control arm ball joint stud nut was used in error.If this condition exists cotter pin used may not properly engage nut. (Correctby replacing nut with one of proper thickness.)

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, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 69V126000.
  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
1970 Dodge Dart04C
1970 Plymouth Valiant05C

Questions

Is the 69V126000 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 69V126000?

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 69V126000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on September 22, 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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