AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION
— Recall Campaign #84V116000
AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,385 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V116000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | September 24, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V116000 |
| Units affected: | 2,385 |
- Description:
- AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CORRECTED BY REMOVING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE AND INSTALLING A VACUUM LINE CONNECTOR IN ITS PLACE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER CARBURETEDENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EMISSION CONTROL VAPOR CANISTER VACUUM PURGE DELAY VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STALLED VEHICLE MAY PRESENT A HAZARD TO TRAFFIC ANDCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.