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Safety recall · 74V007000

Suspension: lower arm Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 7, 1974. It covers about 159,149 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
74V007000
Reported
Jan 7, 1974
Vehicles
159,149
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Chrysler campaign no #163. Possibility that the lower control arm may befractured in the area adjacent to the lower ball joint, which may permitseparation of the ball joint from the control arm. (Correct by inspecting andreinforcing lower control arm. )

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 Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V007000.
  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
1974 Chrysler All "C" Body01-
1974 Chrysler Imperial04D
1974 Dodge Monaco05D
1974 Dodge Polara01B
1974 Plymouth Fury05F

Questions

Is the 74V007000 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 74V007000?

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 74V007000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 7, 1974. 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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