Front assembly: reclinerRecall 70V-108 · American Motors vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 70V-108 covers 2,498 American Motors vehicles for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1970.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,4985 models
ReportedSep 9, 1970Owners notified Aug 28, 1970
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 70V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT LOCKING PAWL USED ON BUCKET SEAT BACK MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCEDWITH STEEL OF IMPROPER SPECIFICATIONS.IT WAS DETERMINED THAT LOCKING PAWLWOULD NOT PASS FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207.(CORRECT BYREPLACING WITH PROPER TYPE PAWL.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 1, 1970 to June 1, 1970. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.