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Safety recall · 71V007000

Exterior lighting: headlights Avanti recall

AVANTI MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 13, 1971. It covers about 159 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V007000
Reported
Jan 13, 1971
Vehicles
159
Area
Lights

Contacts

Avanti campaign no n/a. Manufd since jan 1, 1969. Headlamp l ens with glasscovers in front of lens are being removed in or der to comply with federalmotorvehicle safety standard 108. Identification number was inadvertently affixedto left door j amb, in order to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 115. I. D. Number will be placed so that it is visible from outside ofwindshield.

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 Avanti dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V007000.
  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 Avanti Avanti01-
1970 Avanti Avanti11-

Questions

Is the 71V007000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 71V007000?

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 71V007000 announced?

AVANTI MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 13, 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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