Vehicle recall 71V178000 · October 6, 1971
1971 Dodge Colt
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Station wagon.possibility that plug cover for spare tire rel ease nut may beremoved, not replaced or lost.if plug is notput back in place and exhaustsystem is deteriorated, exhaustgases could enter passenger compartment.(correct by inspect ing and replacing one having attaching cord to preventloss). Prevent loss.%tor
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V178000
- 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
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Colt (1971): 1971
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