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Safety recall · 72V011000

Latch American Motors recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 14, 1972. It covers about 6,809 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V011000
Reported
Jan 14, 1972
Vehicles
6,809
Area
Body, doors & structure

Contacts

Technician bulletin no tb 2. 7200 Series. Except amx . Possibility thatrivet used to secure release lever and secondary hood latching pawl may loosendue to inadvertent application of fore and aft force on hood latch releasehandle rather than vertical force intended by design. Failure of rivet canpermit disengagement of latch components to extent that secure locking of hoodin closed position is not assured. (Correct by replacing hood latch assemblywith revised release lever.

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 72V011000.
  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 72V011000 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 72V011000?

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 72V011000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 14, 1972. 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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