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Safety recall · 70V089000

Service brakes: master cylinder Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on July 30, 1970. It covers about 5,487 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
70V089000
Reported
Jul 30, 1970
Vehicles
5,487
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Possibility that master cylinder brake hoses where misrouted so that theycontact steering column coupling. Prolonged contact could result in loss ofbrake fluid and subsequent loss of braking ability. (Correct by inspecting androuting properly 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 70V089000.
  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 D40004F
1970 Dodge D40002D
1969 Dodge D50006F
1970 Dodge D50003D
1969 Dodge D60006F
1970 Dodge D60003C

Questions

Is the 70V089000 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 70V089000?

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 70V089000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 30, 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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