Recalls of autos surge as 1977 shows rise
Detroit reports a sharp rise in recalls by U.S. automakers with Chrysler recalling 1972 and 1973 models. Through nine months, domestic recalls total 7.4 million with foreign cars at 480,000, and industry observers see heightened safety action and more audits ahead.
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Transportation Department
Chrysler Corporation
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Ford Motor Company
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Office of Detects
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Lynn L. Bradford
Office of Defects Investigation
Joan Jaybrook
Federal Traffic Safety Agency
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James G. Vorhes
William RB. Kittle
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Clarence M. Dilon
Center For Auto Safety
Lemon car buyers get no relief under U S warranty law
Washington consumer leaders criticize the federal warranty law near its third anniversary arguing it mainly added disclosure and paperwork. They urge Congress to craft a targeted auto industry provision or require full warranties, noting GM Ford and Chrysler have not offered them.
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Consumer Federation of America
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Ford
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