Steering: linkagesRecall 72V-247 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 72V-247 covers 1,985 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V247000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 139.(BODY STYLE 23, 29).POSSIBILITY THAT NUT HOLDINGCENTER LINK TO STEERING GEAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.CONDITIONCOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON CENTER LINK TAPES WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOOSENESS INSTEERING LINKAGE, OR POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND TORQUING ATTACHING NUT TO 40 FT./LBS.)
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 September 1, 1972 to September 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.