Plymouth Satellite 1971

Model Satellite made in 1971 by Plymouth got 4 consumer complains as well as 8 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Satellite year 1971

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1971

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
71V052000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	78	04/05/1971	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	04/12/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 106.possibility that ground wire was om itted inproduction of vehicle with optional urethane-coated b umper.vehicles equippedwith this type bumper require separa te ground wire to license, backup, andtaillamps.(correct byinstalling groundwire.)
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
71V148000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	2740	08/16/1971	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	08/24/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 117.possibility that incorrect certific ation label wasinstalled 1972 instead of 1971.(correct by i nstalling proper label wherenecessary.)
SEATS
71V003000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	12684	12/30/1970	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/06/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 100.equipped with split back bench seat s w/center armrest.possibility that frame-lower crosstube t o vertical support hinge armjunction on split back front seatbench with center arm rest may haveinadequate weld.weld fa ilure at this point could allow seat back todisengage from se at cushion.(correctby rewelding where necessary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
70V138000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	1307	11/18/1970	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/23/1970	10/12/1979
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Notes	Possibility that disc brake propor- tioning tee may not function properly.ifthis condition exists, proper amount of brake fluid under certain conditionswill not be distributed correctly to braking system.will also affectactuating warning light on instrument panel if failure of front or rear brakesoccurs.(correct by replacing tee where necessary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
71V004000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	5637	12/30/1970	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/06/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 097.equipped with front drum brakes.p ossibility thatfront drum brake support plate may contain def ective brake shoe anchor pin.failure of pin could cause lossof front wheel brakes, which would reducebraking ability, si nce only rear wheel brakes would continue to operate.(correc t by replacing shoe anchor pin where necessary)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
71V033000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	159	03/02/1971	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/08/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 103.possibility that right front brakeline towheelhouse clip was omitted in production.omission o f clip could result inmislocation of right front brake line,causing brake line to rub on tireduring full right turn, thiscould cause brake lineto be cut with subsequentloss of frontbraking ability.(correct by replacing clip where necessary. )
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
71V117000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	485	07/07/1971	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	07/13/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 113.equipped with power steering.poss ibility that lowpressure return hose on power steering pump m ay be shorter than specified;extreme engine movement could pu ll hose off, resulting in loss of powersteering fluid and los s of power steering assist.(correct by replacing withproperlength hose.)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
71V050000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	V (Vehicle)	33433	04/02/1971	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	04/09/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chrysler campaign no 104.equipped with automatic speed control.automaticspeed control may not disengage properly, causing throttle not to return toidle.(correct by replacing cable.)

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
TIRES
06/30/2011	147000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1971 plymouth satellite equipped with dill-acp valve stem, size 255/45/17, tire line 413. after noticing a reoccuring failure with the tires, the contact took the vehicle in to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had faulty valve stems and they they would need to be replaced. the failure was remedied. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 147,000 and the current mileage was 160,000. nw