Vehicle recall 71V078000 · May 13, 1971

1970 Explorer Explorer

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

Notes: Standard 23' & 25' & custom motor homes 25'.possibility thatdoor lockingsystem failed to conform to federal motor vehicl e safety standard NO.206.(correct by installing door locki ng system that meets standard.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V078000
Reported to NHTSA: May 13, 1971
Filed by: EXPLORER MOTOR HOME CORP.
Owner notification: December 11, 1970
Vehicles potentially affected: 250
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 71V078000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Explorer Explorer (1970): 1970

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