Vehicle recall 69V126000 · September 22, 1969

Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant

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

Notes: Possibility 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.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 69V126000
Reported to NHTSA: September 22, 1969
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 12, 1969
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,034
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

Recall 69V126000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Dodge Dart (1970): 1970
Plymouth Valiant (1970): 1970

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