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NHTSA Recall 66V021000: Automatic transmission (power train)

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 174,857 vehicles. It affects 1965–1966 American Motors American Motors.

174,857
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1966
owners notified (November 4)
NHTSA campaign66V021000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedNovember 8, 1966
Owner notificationNovember 4, 1966
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Possibility that throttle control stop on the downshift valve cam may break.if the cam is broken, the throttle linkage could stick when the accelerator pedal is pushed to the floor fordownshift.(inspect and replace valve cam if broken.install throttle linkage limit stop whether valve cam has broken or not.)

Vehicles covered by recall 66V021000

Make and modelModel years
American Motors American Motors1965, 1966

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.