1998 DODGE AVENGER RECALL - #98V045002
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 DODGE AVENGER |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/21/1997 - 1/16/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/19/1998 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/8/1998 |
| # Affected |
27,527 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL. |
| Consequences |
THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 DODGE AVENGER Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
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