Vehicle recall 70V057000 · June 4, 1970

1969-1970 Simca 1204

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

Notes: Possibility that during very cold weather an air ingestion condition intomaster brake cylinder can develop.this will result in spongy- feeling brakepedal and could eventually result in loss of ability to apply front brakes.(correct by modifying master cylinder reservoir and supply tubes).thiscampaign supersedes campaign 70-0017 dated 2-25-70.POSSIBILITY that in 1969MODELS front wheel bearing retaining lock nut was inadequately staked and couldallow nut to loosen, resulting in excessive front wheel hub end play.(correctby properly stabe lock nuts.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 70V057000
Reported to NHTSA: June 4, 1970
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORP-OVERSEAS
Owner notification: May 28, 1970
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,773
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Recall 70V057000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Simca 1204 (1969-1970): 1970, 1969

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