American Motors Ambassador 1973

Model Ambassador made in 1973 by American Motors got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
72V237000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1972 to 08/01/1972V (Vehicle)1769311/15/1972MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/25/197210/12/1979
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NotesAmerican motors campaign no hedrest.possibility that headrest on models withindividual seats do not consistently comply with rear-impact, energy-absorbingrequirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.201.(correct byinspecting and installing rubber grommets to allow softer flexing of headrest.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
72V318000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1971 to 11/01/1972V (Vehicle)27081501/29/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/197210/12/1979
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NotesAmerican motor campaign no pednit.possibility that brake pedal link wassecured with incorrect fastener.if nut is not specified type, it may possiblywork loose permitting link to separate from brake pedal.condition couldresult in loss of breaking action.(correct by inspecting and installingcorrect nut where necessary).
STEERING - LINKAGES
73V141000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1972 to 06/01/1973V (Vehicle)392107/16/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/02/197310/12/1979
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NotesPolice cars with power steering.possibility that the steering pitman arm ballstuds may fail due to improper heat treatment.if this condition exists andrepeated heavy cornering with the wheels turned in a fully stopped postion asencountered in heavy duty police pursuit work could result in loss of steering.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new pitman arm).