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Safety recall · 71V169000

Service brakes: foundation components American Motors recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on September 27, 1971. It covers about 380 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V169000
Reported
Sep 27, 1971
Vehicles
380
Area
Brakes

Contacts

W/power disc brakes. Possibility that error in assembly of br ake systemresulted in interchange of hydraulic brakes at mast er cylinder--rear brakeswere connected to front and visa vers a. This could cause failure of frontbrakes to completely rel ease. Incorrect braking distribution in relation tovehicle w eight distribution and incorrect hydraulic system reserve. (C orrectby properly connecting master brake tubes. )

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 American Motors dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V169000.
  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
1972 American Motors Javelin03D

Questions

Is the 71V169000 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 71V169000?

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 71V169000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on September 27, 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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