Vehicle recall 72V209000 · August 23, 1972

1970-1972 Checker Checker

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

Notes: 8-cylinder marathon & taxicabs.possibility that windshield may fail to meetfederal motor vehicle safety standard NO.212 requirements for retention infrontal barrier test at 30 MPH.(correct by inspecting and remountingwindshield where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V209000
Reported to NHTSA: August 23, 1972
Filed by: CHECKER MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: August 18, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,293
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Visibility › Windshield

Recall 72V209000 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.

Checker Checker (1970-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970

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