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Safety recall · 71V004000

Service brakes: drum Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on November 6, 1971. It covers about 5,637 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V004000
Reported
Nov 6, 1971
Vehicles
5,637
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no 097. Equipped with front drum brakes. P ossibility thatfront drum brake support plate may contain def ective brake shoe anchor pin.Failure of pin could cause loss of front wheel brakes, which would reducebraking ability, si nce only rear wheel brakes would continue to operate.(Correc t by replacing shoe anchor pin 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, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V004000.
  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
1971 Dodge Challenger03A
1971 Dodge Charger05A
1971 Dodge Coronet04D
1971 Plymouth Barracuda03C
1971 Plymouth Satellite18F

Questions

Is the 71V004000 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 71V004000?

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 71V004000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on November 6, 1971. 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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