1970 PLYMOUTH VALIANT Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 70V129000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings
- Affected:
- 6,366
- Notes:
- Possibility that unmatched primary front brake linings were installed duringproduction.different co- efficients of friction between un- matched brakelinings could result in brake 'pull' to left or right when brakes are applied.(correct by replacing linings where neces- sary.)
- Campaign:
- 70V048000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
- Affected:
- 19,160
- Notes:
- Possibility that front portion of brake master cylinder was dam- aged orimproperly assembled in production.also possible that primary cup in frontbrake portion may have been cut, or a thin washer between cup and piston mayhave been omitted.if either of these conditions exist front brakes may fail;however, rear brakes will still be operational.(correct by replacingcylinders where necessary.)
- Campaign:
- 69V126000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Affected:
- 3,034
- Notes:
- Possibility that incorrect control arm ball joint stud nut was used in error.if this condition exists cotter pin used may not properly engage nut.(correctby replacing nut with one of proper thickness.)
- Campaign:
- 69V127000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Seats:front assembly:recliner
- Affected:
- 1,544
- Notes:
- Possibility that left hand seat back latch may fail to lock after repeatedlatchings.if this condition exists seat lock will not meet motor vehiclesafety standard no.207.(correct by installing new improved seat back latch.)
- Campaign:
- 69V175000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Tires
- Affected:
- 42
- Notes:
- Possibility that wrong size tires were installed in production.size f70 x 14white sidewalls instead of e70 x 14 white sidewall tires.(correct byinstalling proper size e70 x 14 where necessary).