Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 71V-117 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 71V-117 covers 485 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 1971.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4853 models
ReportedJul 13, 1971Owners notified Jul 7, 1971
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V117000 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.

CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 113.EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.POSS IBILITY THAT LOWPRESSURE RETURN HOSE ON POWER STEERING PUMP M AY BE SHORTER THAN SPECIFIED;EXTREME ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD PU LL HOSE OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWERSTEERING FLUID AND LOS S OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITHPROPERLENGTH HOSE.)

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