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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
74V055000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)153705/13/1974MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/11/197410/12/1979
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NotesChrysler 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
73V219000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1973 to 09/01/1973V (Vehicle)702811/26/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/08/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler 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
73V248000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1973 to 11/01/1973V (Vehicle)17912/20/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/20/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler 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
73V231000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1973 to 11/01/1973V (Vehicle)8312/03/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/06/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler 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.)