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Safety recall · 71V137000

Service brakes: fluid Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on August 17, 1971. It covers about 61 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V137000
Reported
Aug 17, 1971
Vehicles
61
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no 115. Dodge and dodge compact trucks. Po ssibility thatcontaminated brake fluid may have been added to brake master cylinder aftervehicle left assembly plant. Cou ld cause swelling of rubber components inmaster cylinder, whi ch could retard or prevent normal release of brakes afterappl ication. (Correct by draining and refilling hydraulic braking systemwhere 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 71V137000.
  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 Dodge13F
1971 Dodge Dodge Truck03C
1971 Plymouth Plymouth03D
1971 Plymouth Plymouth Truck01-

Questions

Is the 71V137000 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 71V137000?

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 71V137000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on August 17, 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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