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Safety recall · 71V117000

Steering: hose, piping, and connections Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on July 13, 1971. It covers about 485 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V117000
Reported
Jul 13, 1971
Vehicles
485
Area
Steering

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no 113. Equipped with power steering. Poss ibility that lowpressure return hose on power steering pump m ay be shorter than specified;extreme engine movement could pu ll hose off, resulting in loss of powersteering fluid and los s of power steering assist. (Correct by replacing withproper length hose. )

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 71V117000.
  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 Plymouth Barracuda03C
1971 Plymouth Satellite18F

Questions

Is the 71V117000 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 71V117000?

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 71V117000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 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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