Vehicle recall 72V318000 · December 27, 1972
American Motors Ambassador, Gremlin and 3 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- American motor campaign no pednit.possibility that brake pedal link wassecured with incorrect fastener.if nut is not specified type, it may possiblywork loose permitting link to separate from brake pedal.condition couldresult in loss of breaking action.(correct by inspecting and installingcorrect nut where necessary).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V318000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 27, 1972
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- January 29, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 270,815
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- American Motors Gremlin (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- American Motors Hornet (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- American Motors Javelin (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- American Motors Matador (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
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