Vehicle recall 70V153000 · December 28, 1970

1971 American Motors Hornet

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

Notes: Possibility that rear auxiliary floor pan supports were improperly located.fastening screws could slightly penetrate gas tank and gasoline would leak fromtank when full or when vehicle is parked on an incline.(correct by modify-ing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 70V153000
Reported to NHTSA: December 28, 1970
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 18, 1970
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,704
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Recall 70V153000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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American Motors Hornet (1971): 1971

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