Steering: linkagesRecall 73V-141 · American Motors vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 73V-141 covers 3,921 American Motors vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POLICE CARS WITH POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING PITMAN ARM BALLSTUDS MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS ANDREPEATED HEAVY CORNERING WITH THE WHEELS TURNED IN A FULLY STOPPED POSTION ASENCOUNTERED IN HEAVY DUTY POLICE PURSUIT WORK COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEW PITMAN ARM).
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 October 1, 1972 to June 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.