Vehicle speed controlRecall 71V-002 · 1971 Dodge Colt
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 71V-002 covers 1,278 1971 Dodge Colt for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 101.POSSIBILITY THAT CERTAIN THROTTLE LCOMPONENTS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, OR MAY LOSE PROPER ADJUSTMENT, EITHERCONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN INABILITY TO OPEN CARBURETOR TO MAXIMUMENGINE POWER.(CORRECT BYREPLACING COMPONENTS WHERE NECESSARY).POSSIBILITYTHAT HINGE PINS AND RETAINING SNAP RINGS WERE OMITTED IN ASSEMBLY.IF SNAPRING IS MISSING COULD RESULT IN BUCKLE FALLING APART.(CORRECT BY REPLACINGPARTS WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.