THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT
— Recall Campaign #81V111000
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 150,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V111000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 22, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V111000 |
| Units affected: | 150,000 |
- Description:
- THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROLSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE SPEED CONTROL TO DEACTIVATE COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES DISCONNECTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE TO PREVENTITS USE PRIOR TO HAVING IT REPAIRED.
Affects the following:
- 1981 CHRYSLER NEWPORT
- 1981 DODGE ST REGIS
- 1981-1982 CHRYSLER CORDOBA
- 1981-1982 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
- 1981-1982 CHRYSLER LEBARON
- 1981-1982 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
- 1981-1982 DODGE ARIES
- 1981-1982 DODGE DIPLOMAT
- 1981-1982 DODGE MIRADA
- 1981-1982 DODGE OMNI
- 1981-1982 PLYMOUTH FURY
- 1981-1982 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
- 1981-1982 PLYMOUTH RELIANT