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  NHTSA Recall 72V057000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V057000; Date: Mar. 13, 1972

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1969 Dodge Dodge Truck 1970 Dodge Dodge Truck 1971 Dodge Dodge Truck 1972 Dodge Dodge Truck

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 13,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Chrysler campaign no 084t. Trucks medium & heavy duty, equipped with w/361-2 &361-3 engines in models d500, d600, d700, d800, s500, s600, c500, c600, c700,ct800, l600 and l700 only. Possibility that anchor holding accelerator returnspring to engine may be improperly aligned, causing return spring to eventuallywear and break. If spring breaks, would allow throttle to open without footpressure on accelerator pedal. (correct by inspecting, realigning bracket andinstalling new spring. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 1972

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