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Safety recall · 72V057000

Vehicle speed control: springs Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 13, 1972. It covers about 13,000 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
72V057000
Reported
Mar 13, 1972
Vehicles
13,000
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no 084t. Trucks medium & heavy duty, equipped with w/361-2 &361-3 engines in models d500, d600, d700, d800, s500, s600, c500, c600, c700,ct800, l600 and l700 only. Possibility that anchor holding accelerator returnspring to engine may be improperly aligned, causing return spring to eventuallywear and break. If spring breaks, would allow throttle to open without footpressure on accelerator pedal. (Correct by inspecting, realigning bracket andinstalling new spring. )

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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V057000.
  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

Questions

Is the 72V057000 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 72V057000?

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 72V057000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 13, 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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