Plymouth Cricket

Model Cricket made by Plymouth got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
72V143000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1970 to 04/01/1972V (Vehicle)4200007/01/1972ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/01/197210/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 129.possibility that under certain unusual types of roadconditionssufficient loading can be generated in steering linkage to overstressand bend steering gear rack bar.if condition exists, could result in bindinggear and eventual loss of steering consrol.(correct ay inspecting andreplacing with modified rack bar assembly.).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
71V113000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)754406/21/1971MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/30/197110/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 111.front wheel bearing may have been i mproperlylubricated, could promote premature bearing failure,which if ignored mighteventually result in loss of vehicle c ontrol.(correct by properlylubricating.)