Vehicle recall 71V175000 · October 6, 1971

1971 Dodge Colt

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

Notes: Campaign no 114 120.STATION wagon.possibility that parkingbrake cable maybe misrouted at rear of vehicle which could a llow abnormal wear between cableand rear suspension system. This could result in inability to apply parkingbrake.(corre ct by by inspecting and adding additional clamp to hold cablesecurely.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V175000
Reported to NHTSA: October 6, 1971
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 30, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,685
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable

Recall 71V175000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Dodge Colt (1971): 1971

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