Vehicle recall 71V155000 · September 3, 1971

Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant

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

Notes: Chrysler campaign no 116.POSSIBILITY that front seat cushionframe may haveinadequate welds between rear rail and hinge stanchions.could result ineventual structural failure of seat assembly and possible disengagement ofinner pivot.(correct by rewelding where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V155000
Reported to NHTSA: September 3, 1971
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: August 26, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,733
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 71V155000 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 Dart (1972): 1972
Plymouth Valiant (1972): 1972

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