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Safety recall · 71V188000

Suspension: rear American Motors recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on October 20, 1971. It covers about 8,572 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V188000
Reported
Oct 20, 1971
Vehicles
8,572
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Possibility that some rivets were omitted during attachment of rear suspensionlower control arm bracket to body side sill. Could result in displacement ofaxle and rear suspension, and possibile damage to drive train and otherunderbody component s. (Correct by inspecting and replacing rivets or boltswhere 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 American Motors dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V188000.
  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 Ambassador03C
1972 American Motors Matador03C

Questions

Is the 71V188000 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 71V188000?

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 71V188000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on October 20, 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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