Hood: latchRecall 72V-011 · 1972 American Motors Javelin
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 72V-011 covers 6,809 1972 American Motors Javelin for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V011000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
TECHNICIAN BULLETIN NO TB 2.7200 SERIES.EXCEPT AMX.POSSIBILITY THATRIVET USED TO SECURE RELEASE LEVER AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCHING PAWL MAY LOOSENDUE TO INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF FORE AND AFT FORCE ON HOOD LATCH RELEASEHANDLE RATHER THAN VERTICAL FORCE INTENDED BY DESIGN.FAILURE OF RIVET CANPERMIT DISENGAGEMENT OF LATCH COMPONENTS TO EXTENT THAT SECURE LOCKING OF HOODIN CLOSED POSITION IS NOT ASSURED.(CORRECT BY REPLACING HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLYWITH REVISED RELEASE LEVER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1971 to December 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.