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1980 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD Recall - Campaign #79V194000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1980 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD RECALL - #79V194000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS

AN IMPROPER BULB SOCKET MAY EXIST IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN UNACCEPTABLE DECREASE IN BRIGHTNESS LEVELS IN LAMPS USED FOR REAR SIGNALING.

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Vehicle 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 7/1/1979 - 8/1/1979
Recalled on 12/11/1979
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 11/15/1979
# Affected 6,000
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
 
Description AN IMPROPER BULB SOCKET MAY EXIST IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN UNACCEPTABLE DECREASE IN BRIGHTNESS LEVELS IN LAMPS USED FOR REAR SIGNALING.
Consequences
Corrective action REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT EMITTED FROM REAR TAILLIGHTS CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR LAMP SOCKETS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATION; LAMP SOCKETS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO ASSURE THAT LENSES ARE KEPT CLEAN UNTIL VEHICLE ISCORRECTED.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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