Dodge Polara 1972

Model Polara made in 1972 by Dodge got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
77V201000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)80000002/23/1978ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/16/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryAn interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. the terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into the passenger compartment at the multiple circuit connector (known as the bulkhead connector) located on the left (drivers) side of the engine compartment firewall.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will repair the engine compartment power feed circuit wire by installing an overlay wire routed around the bulkhead connector.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: interruption of this circuit can cause loss ofelectrical power to all electrical systems and accessories. vehicle wouldbecome inoperative, which could lead to an accident.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
73V011000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1972 to 12/01/1972V (Vehicle)14905602/19/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/24/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 146.built july thru dec.1972 w/6-cylinder engine.possibility of fuel leakage due to metal fatigue and cracking at the extrudedfuel pump outlet and/or the seal of the fuel pump integral filter.the metalfatigue is caused by deficiencies in the pump and fuel line vibration.theleak at the fuel filter is aresult of inadequate seating.either of thesedefects could result in an engine compartment fire.(correct by inspecting andtake necessary corrective action.)
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
72V100000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1972 to 04/01/1972V (Vehicle)8004/28/1972MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/02/197210/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 127.automatic transmission.possibility thattransmission shift linkage torqueshaft inner bushing may not be fully engagedin mounting bracket.if condition exists, loss of bushing from bracket willcreate excessive free play in linkage, which couldallow operator to shifttransmission control lever into park position, without transmissionaccomplishing same action.(correct by inspecting and installing bushingproperly where necessary..)
71V173000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)5272909/29/1971MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/05/197110/12/1979
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NotesCampaign no 121.possibility that shaft bushing in transmissi on controllinkage may be inadequately torqued.loss of bushi ng fromtransmission-mounted bracket will create excessive fre e play in linkage, whichcould allow operator to shift controllever without having transmissionaccomplish proper action. (correct by inspecting and retorquing shaft shaftbushing wher e necessary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
72V222000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1972 to 07/01/1972V (Vehicle)12909/26/1972MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/11/197210/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 137.possibility that left front brake may contain discbrake caliper for 1973 model instead of 1972 model.this may causeside-to-side imbalance of fade resistance, which could result in brake pullafter repeated severe brake applications duringa short period of time.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
71V201000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1971 to 10/01/1971V (Vehicle)8811/05/1971MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/10/197110/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 122.equipped with disc brakes.possibi lity that leftfront disc brake lining was meant for police us age, and does not match proper right front lining.if condition exists, could cause undesirable brake pullcondition.(correct by inspecting and replacing proper lining where necessary.)