Vehicle recall 66V021000 · November 8, 1966

1965-1966 American Motors American Motors

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that throttle control stop on the downshift valve cam may break.if the cam is broken, the throttle linkage could stick when the accelerator pedal is pushed to the floor fordownshift.(inspect and replace valve cam if broken.install throttle linkage limit stop whether valve cam has broken or not.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 66V021000
Reported to NHTSA: November 8, 1966
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 4, 1966
Vehicles potentially affected: 174,857
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 66V021000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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American Motors American Motors (1965-1966): 1966, 1965

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