American Motors Javelin 1972
Model Javelin made in 1972 by American Motors got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1972
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V011000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1971 to 12/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 6809 | 02/18/1972 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/14/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Technician bulletin no tb 2.7200 series.except amx .possibility thatrivet used to secure release lever and secondary hood latching pawl may loosendue to inadvertent application of fore and aft force on hood latch releasehandle rather than vertical force intended by design.failure of rivet canpermit disengagement of latch components to extent that secure locking of hoodin closed position is not assured.(correct by replacing hood latch assemblywith revised release lever. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V169000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1971 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 380 | 09/27/1971 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/27/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| 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.) | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V318000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1971 to 11/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 270815 | 01/29/1973 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/27/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | American 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). | |||||||||||||||