Vehicle recall 71V086000 · May 19, 1971

1970-1971 Butler Butler

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

Notes: Trailer.drawbar tubes may crack through near hinges at rearof crossmemberplate.also rear and front spring hanger suppo rts may crack on reycosuspension with single leaf springs.( correct by modifying.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V086000
Reported to NHTSA: May 19, 1971
Filed by: BUTLER MANUFACTURING
Owner notification: May 7, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 9
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Recall 71V086000 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.

Butler Butler (1970-1971): 1971, 1970

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