Disc: caliperRecall 71V-227 · American Motors vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 71V-227 covers 264 American Motors vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 1971.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2642 models
ReportedDec 9, 1971Owners notified Dec 17, 1971
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V227000 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.

AMERICAN MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO BRAMBOLT.POSSIBILITY THAT DISC BR AKE CALIPERATTACHING BOLTS USED WERE OTHER THAN ONES SPECIFIE D.FAILURE OF BOLTS COULDCAUSE BRAKE CALIPER TO BECOME DETAC HED FROM STEERING KNUCKLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACI NG WITH PROPER BOLTS.)

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 1, 1971 to November 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.