How many recalls does the 1971 Ward Custom have?

The 1971 Ward Custom has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Ward Custom has an open recall?

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1971 Ward Custom Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Ward Custom has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 17 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 72V154000 1972-06-20 17 affected

Defect

CAMPAIGN NO 6172.MANFD 1-1, 1971 THRU 12-31, 1971.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONTAXLE HUB MAY BE DEFECTIVE.FAILURE OF FRONT AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING HUB WHERE NECESSARY).

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Ward Custom as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.