Recall campaign · NHTSA 81V111000
CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1981-09-22.
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 SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
24 model years across 13 models.
| Model | Years on record |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Cordoba | 1982 1981 |
| Chrysler Imperial | 1982 1981 |
| Chrysler Lebaron | 1982 1981 |
| Chrysler NEW Yorker | 1982 1981 |
| Chrysler Newport | 1981 |
| Dodge Aries | 1982 1981 |
| Dodge Diplomat | 1982 1981 |
| Dodge Mirada | 1982 1981 |
| Dodge Omni | 1982 1981 |
| Dodge ST Regis | 1981 |
| PLYMOUTH Fury | 1982 1981 |
| PLYMOUTH Horizon | 1982 1981 |
| PLYMOUTH Reliant | 1982 1981 |
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.