NHTSA Recall 80V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V010000; Date: Feb. 15, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Dodge Challenger; 1980 Dodge Colt; 1980 Plymouth Champ; 1980 Plymouth Sapporo
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 25,004
Recall Summary:
The ashtray bulb socket in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with materials that do not possess the required electrical resistance qualities. When the ashtray bulb is lit for an extended period of time, the socket is subject to overheating.
How to Fix:
The dealer will remove the existing bulb socket and wiring assembly and replace it with components that have the proper electrical resistance qualities, at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: lighting and communications; ashtray bulb socket. Consequences of defect: an overheated socket can cause an instrument panelfire, possibly resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants. Note: until the vehicle is serviced, the owner is advised to remove the ashtraylamp connector.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 3, 1980
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