Plymouth Valiant 1970

Model Valiant made in 1970 by Plymouth got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.

Model 1970

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 - RECLINER
69V127000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)154409/12/1969MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/22/196910/12/1979571207
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NotesPossibility that left hand seat back latch may fail to lock after repeatedlatchings.if this condition exists seat lock will not meet motor vehiclesafety standard no.207.(correct by installing new improved seat back latch.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
70V129000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)636610/21/1970MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/29/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that unmatched primary front brake linings were installed duringproduction.different co- efficients of friction between un- matched brakelinings could result in brake 'pull' to left or right when brakes are applied.(correct by replacing linings where neces- sary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
70V048000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)1916005/07/1970MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/15/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that front portion of brake master cylinder was dam- aged orimproperly assembled in production.also possible that primary cup in frontbrake portion may have been cut, or a thin washer between cup and piston mayhave been omitted.if either of these conditions exist front brakes may fail;however, rear brakes will still be operational.(correct by replacingcylinders where necessary.)
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
69V126000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)303409/12/1969MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/22/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that incorrect control arm ball joint stud nut was used in error.if this condition exists cotter pin used may not properly engage nut.(correctby replacing nut with one of proper thickness.)
TIRES
69V175000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)4212/02/1969MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/10/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that wrong size tires were installed in production.size f70 x 14white sidewalls instead of e70 x 14 white sidewall tires.(correct byinstalling proper size e70 x 14 where necessary).