1980 DODGE MIRADA RECALL - #79V233000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
INCREASED FRICTION EXPERIENCED IN OPERATION OR SERVICING OF THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN A TOTAL FRICTION LEVEL EXCEEDING THE FORCE CAPABILITY OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING PROPERLY TO A CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 DODGE MIRADA |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1979 - 9/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/13/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/10/1979 |
| # Affected |
7,000 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
INCREASED FRICTION EXPERIENCED IN OPERATION OR SERVICING OF THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN A TOTAL FRICTION LEVEL EXCEEDING THE FORCE CAPABILITY OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING PROPERLY TO A CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL RETURN SPRINGS WHICH WILL PERFORM CORRECTLY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; RETURN SPRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY MAY CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SHOULD THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCE THIS CONDITION PRIOR TO VEHICLECORRECTION, THE IGNITION KEY SHOULD BE TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND BRAKESSHOULD BE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE LOCATION. |
| See also |
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall for STRUCTURE
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
UNKNOWN
Nov 01, 1995 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN
Nov 01, 1995 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
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