Vehicle recall 71V004000 · November 6, 1971
Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger and 3 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chrysler campaign no 097.EQUIPPED with front drum brakes.p ossibility thatfront drum brake support plate may contain DEF ective brake shoe anchor pin.failure of pin could cause lossof front wheel brakes, which would reducebraking ability, si nce only rear wheel brakes would continue to operate.(correc t by replacing shoe anchor pin where necessary)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V004000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 1971
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 30, 1970
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,637
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Challenger (1971): 1971
- Dodge Charger (1971): 1971
- Dodge Coronet (1971): 1971
- Plymouth Barracuda (1971): 1971
- Plymouth Satellite (1971): 1971
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