Steering: rack and pinionRecall 72V-143 · 1971–1972 Plymouth Cricket
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 72V-143 covers 42,000 1971–1972 Plymouth Cricket for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 129.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CERTAIN UNUSUAL TYPES OF ROADCONDITIONSSUFFICIENT LOADING CAN BE GENERATED IN STEERING LINKAGE TO OVERSTRESSAND BEND STEERING GEAR RACK BAR.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD RESULT IN BINDINGGEAR AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF STEERING CONSROL.(CORRECT AY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH MODIFIED RACK BAR ASSEMBLY.).
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 July 1, 1970 to April 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.