Vehicle recall 72V011000 · January 14, 1972

1972 American Motors Javelin

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

Notes: Technician bulletin no tb 2.7200 series.except amx .possibility thatrivet used to secure release lever and secondary hood latching pawl may loosendue to inadvertent application of fore and aft force on hood latch releasehandle rather than vertical force intended by design.failure of rivet canpermit disengagement of latch components to extent that secure locking of hoodin closed position is not assured.(correct by replacing hood latch assemblywith revised release lever.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V011000
Reported to NHTSA: January 14, 1972
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 18, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,809
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Recall 72V011000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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American Motors Javelin (1972): 1972

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