NHTSA Recall 81V093000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V093000; Date: Aug. 5, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Dodge Aries; 1981 Plymouth Reliant
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 110,000
Recall Summary:
The stop lamp switches installed on the subject vehicles may have inadequate internal switch contact pressure due to an incorrect formation of the switch contact terminals. This lack of switch contact continuity may render the (stop) brake warning lights inoperative.
How to Fix:
The stop lamp switches on all involved vehicles will be replaced and properly formed terminals will be installed at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: lighting and communications; stop lamp switch. Consequences of defect: other drivers would not be alerted to vehicle brakingand a rear end collision could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 13, 1981
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