NHTSA Recall 72V247000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V247000; Date: Oct. 11, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1973 Dodge Dart;  1973 Plymouth Valiant

Component: Steering:linkages

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 1,985

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Chrysler campaign no 139. (body style 23, 29). Possibility that nut holdingcenter link to steering gear may not have been adequately tightened. Conditioncould cause excessive wear on center link tapes which may lead to looseness insteering linkage, or possible loss of steering control. (correct by inspectingand torquing attaching nut to 40 ft. /lbs. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of Dodge vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.