NHTSA Recall 68V125000

NHTSA Campaign Id 68V125000; Date: Dec. 2, 1968

Recalled Vehicles:

1969 American Motors Ambassador;  1969 American Motors Rebel

Component: Steering:linkages

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 16,969

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility pitman or idler arm studs may break under certain stress conditions. This stress can be ex- pected principally while car is being parked or is moving slowly, particularly when pressure is being applied to ballstud by movement of a wheel or steering gear. (correct by inspecting and replacing pitman and idler arms with 'cap' trademark. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 22, 1968

Also see:

All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.