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  NHTSA Recall 71V169000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V169000; Date: Sep. 27, 1971

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1972 American Motors Javelin

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 380

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

W/power disc brakes. Possibility that error in assembly of br ake systemresulted in interchange of hydraulic brakes at mast er cylinder--rear brakeswere connected to front and visa vers a. This could cause failure of frontbrakes to completely rel ease. Incorrect braking distribution in relation tovehicle w eight distribution and incorrect hydraulic system reserve. (c orrectby properly connecting master brake tubes. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 27, 1971

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