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Safety recall · 70V018000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 4, 1970. It covers about 3,574 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
70V018000
Reported
Mar 4, 1970
Vehicles
3,574
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Possibility that loc-o-matic hub assemblies were improperly assem- bled inproduction. This may cause drag shoe nut and wheel bearing retainer nuts toloosen, resulting in complete loss of road wheel. (Correct by inspecting andinstalling proper parts where 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 70V018000.
  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
1966 Dodge W10001B
1967 Dodge W10001B
1968 Dodge W10001B
1966 Dodge W20001B
1967 Dodge W20001B
1968 Dodge W20001B
1969 Dodge W20003D
1970 Dodge W20002C

Questions

Is the 70V018000 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 70V018000?

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 70V018000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 4, 1970. 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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