NHTSA Recall 78V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V020000; Date: Jan. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Chrysler Cordoba; 1976 Chrysler Cordoba; 1977 Chrysler Cordoba; 1975 Dodge Charger; 1976 Dodge Charger; 1977 Dodge Charger; 1975 Dodge Coronet; 1976 Dodge Coronet; 1977 Dodge Coronet; 1975 Dodge Monaco; 1976 Dodge Monaco; 1977 Dodge Monaco; 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco; 1976 Dodge Royal Monaco; 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco; 1975 Plymouth Fury; 1976 Plymouth Fury; 1977 Plymouth Fury; 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury; 1976 Plymouth Gran Fury; 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 370,000
Recall Summary:
When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a seal of improved distortion resistance. The carburetor will also be checked for the proper float level.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 225 or 318 cid engines. System: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump seal. Consequences of defect: this may result in hesitation or lack of response whendriver attempts to accelerate. Engine stalling may occur in some cases; thiscould lead to a vehicle accident in certain traffic situations.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 1978
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