Vehicle recall 71V070000 · April 27, 1971

Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger

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

Notes: Chrysler campaign no 095.FOLDING front seat back fitted withself-lockinglatch which holds back of seat in upright position may not meet requirementsof federal motor vehicle safety standard NO.207.PURPOSE of latch is tominimize possibilityof injury in event of collision.(correct by makingnecessary adjustments. )

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V070000
Reported to NHTSA: April 27, 1971
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: April 20, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 127,087
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 71V070000 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 Challenger (1970): 1970
Plymouth Barracuda (1970): 1970

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