NHTSA Recall 71V188000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V188000; Date: Oct. 20, 1971

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 American Motors Ambassador;  1972 American Motors Matador

Component: Suspension:rear

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 8,572

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility that some rivets were omitted during attachment ofrear suspensionlower control arm bracket to body side sill. Could result in displacement ofaxle and rear suspension, andpossibile damage to drive train and otherunderbody component s. (correct by inspecting and replacing rivets or boltswherenecessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 2, 1971

Also see:

All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.