NHTSA Campaign Id 77V242000; Date: Dec. 28, 1977
1975 Dodge Aspen; 1976 Dodge Aspen; 1977 Dodge Aspen; 1975 Dodge Dart; 1976 Dodge Dart; 1977 Dodge Dart; 1975 Plymouth Valiant; 1976 Plymouth Valiant; 1977 Plymouth Valiant; 1975 Plymouth Volare; 1976 Plymouth Volare; 1977 Plymouth Volare
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,300,000
On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. Normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for acceleration. A distorted seal however, may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
The dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a new seal having improved distortion resistance and will ensure proper adjustment. This will be done free of charge.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump. Consequences of defect: should stalling occur in certain traffic situations, anaccident may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 1978
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