Vehicle recall 71V188000 · October 20, 1971

American Motors Ambassador and Matador

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

Notes: Possibility that some rivets were omitted during attachment ofrear suspensionlower control arm bracket to body side sill. Could result in displacement ofaxle and rear suspension, andpossibile damage to drive train and otherunderbody component s.(correct by inspecting and replacing rivets or boltswherenecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V188000
Reported to NHTSA: October 20, 1971
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 2, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,572
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear

Recall 71V188000 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.

American Motors Ambassador (1972): 1972
American Motors Matador (1972): 1972

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