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Safety recall · 71V041000

Suspension: upper arm Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 29, 1971. It covers about 51 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V041000
Reported
Mar 29, 1971
Vehicles
51
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no 107. Possibility that cam bolts on front suspension leftupper control arm were improperly tightened w hen assembled. This could leadto loss of vehicle control. ( Correct by tightening bolts 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 Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V041000.
  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 Plymouth Valiant04C

Questions

Is the 71V041000 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 71V041000?

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 71V041000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 29, 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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