Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 71V-173 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 71V-173 covers 52,729 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CAMPAIGN NO 121.POSSIBILITY THAT SHAFT BUSHING IN TRANSMISSI ON CONTROLLINKAGE MAY BE INADEQUATELY TORQUED.LOSS OF BUSHI NG FROMTRANSMISSION-MOUNTED BRACKET WILL CREATE EXCESSIVE FRE E PLAY IN LINKAGE, WHICHCOULD ALLOW OPERATOR TO SHIFT CONTROLLEVER WITHOUT HAVING TRANSMISSIONACCOMPLISH PROPER ACTION. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETORQUING SHAFT SHAFTBUSHING WHER E NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.