Vehicle recall 72V143000 · June 1, 1972
1971-1972 Plymouth Cricket
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chrysler campaign no 129.POSSIBILITY that under certain unusual types of roadconditionssufficient loading can be generated in steering linkage to overstressand bend steering gear rack bar.if condition exists, could result in bindinggear and eventual loss of steering consrol.(correct ay inspecting andreplacing with modified rack bar assembly.).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V143000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 1, 1972
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 1, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Plymouth Cricket (1971-1972): 1972, 1971
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