Plymouth Valiant 1974
Model Valiant made in 1974 by Plymouth got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1974
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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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
74V055000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1537 | 05/13/1974 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/11/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Chrysler campaign no 167.possibility that the automatic transmission controllever on column shift transmission may be through hardened (brittle) and maycrack, break, and separate from the shift rod.if this condition exists thedefective levers can impair ability to properly shift the transmission and mayresult in a discrepancy between the indicated and actual transmission gearposition.(correct by inspecting and replacing shift levers as required). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
73V219000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1973 to 09/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 7028 | 11/26/1973 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/08/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Chrysler campaign no 154.possibility that vehicles were incorrectly andinadvertently built with manual drum, (instead of manual disc) brake frametees.the drum brake tee does not have a proportioning valve while the discbrake tee does.if this condition exists, it may result in failure to complywith fmvss no.105 and in addition, the braking capability could be affected.(correct by inspecting and replacing brake tees on all vehicles involved). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||||||||||||||||
73V248000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1973 to 11/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 179 | 12/20/1973 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/20/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Chrysler campaign no 160.possibility that an incorrect idler arm wasinstalled during assembly (b-body instead of an a-body).this condition hasthe potential of causing road debris damage to steering linkage componentsresulting from reduced road clearance.(correct by inspecting and replacingidler arms.) | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
73V231000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1973 to 11/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 83 | 12/03/1973 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/06/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Chrysler campaign no 158.possibility that the front wheel inner bearings mayhave been inadequately lubricated.if this condition exists, and is notcorrected it could lead to wheel spindle damage and failure with subsequentroad wheel separation.(correct by inspecting and replacing bearing ifnecessary and properly lubricate.) |