NHTSA Recall 81V055000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V055000; Date: May. 5, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Chrysler Cordoba; 1981 Chrysler Lebaron; 1981 Chrysler New Yorker; 1981 Chrysler Newport; 1981 Dodge Diplomat; 1981 Dodge Mirada; 1981 Dodge St Regis; 1981 Plymouth Fury
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 30,000
Recall Summary:
Engine may lose power or stall due to carburetor flooding. This is caused by a poor electrical ground on the carburetor fuel bowl vent solenoid. Vehicles may also have driveability problems while the engine is warming up in cold weather. These problems include engine missing, sags, and hesitation. This is caused by a sticking carburetor oxygen feedback solenoid.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect carburetor and if necessary, the bowl vent solenoid will be repaired by resoldering (reconnecting) the external electrical connection free of charge. If applicable, the oxygen feedback sensor will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 318 engines. System: fuel; carburetor, fuel bowl vent solenoid and oxygen feedback solenoid. Consequences of defect: should the vehicle lose engine power, it might become ahazard to other drivers and may cause an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1981
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