Foundation components: drumRecall 74V-145 · American Motors vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 74V-145 covers 1,240 American Motors vehicles for a foundation components: drum problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 1974.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,2402 models
ReportedSep 5, 1974Owners notified Sep 24, 1974
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V145000 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.

POSSIBILITY THAT THE WHEELS USED ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HEAVY DUTY FLEETPACKAGE WERE NOT SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION DUE TO CAP SCREWS WHICH RETAINTHE BRAKE DRUM TO THE HUB.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SMALL CAPSCREWS WHICH RETAIN THE BRAKE DRUM TO THE HUB WITH "SPEED NUTS" ON WHEELMOUNTING STUD).

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