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Safety recall · 71V010000

Steering: tie rod assembly Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 26, 1971. It covers about 696 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V010000
Reported
Jan 26, 1971
Vehicles
696
Area
Steering

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no 071t. Truck equipped with 7,000 lb. Fro nt axle andpower steering. Possibility that under some condi tions original powersteering cylinder tie rod clamp may not p rovide sufficient clamping force toprevent movement on rod, c ould result in partial loss of steering control.(Correct by replacing clamp assembly 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 71V010000.
  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 D70002C
1967 Dodge D70002C
1968 Dodge D70004D
1966 Dodge S50002C
1967 Dodge S50002C
1968 Dodge S50004D
1966 Dodge S55002C
1967 Dodge S55002C
1968 Dodge S55002C
1966 Dodge S60002B
1967 Dodge S60003C
1968 Dodge S60003C

Questions

Is the 71V010000 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 71V010000?

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 71V010000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 26, 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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