NHTSA Recall 83V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V035000; Date: Apr. 1, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Dodge Charger; 1983 Dodge Shelby
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 339
Recall Summary:
Throttle may not return to idle because of interference between the accelerator pedal and the floor carpet. The accelerator pedal rod extends below the base of the foot pad and contacts the floor carpeting when pedal is pushed all the way down.
How to Fix:
The dealer will remove excess rod material extending below the foot pad and any sharp rod end edges will be smoothed.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; accelerator pedal rod. Consequences of defect: repeated pushing of the accelerator pedal may cause therod end to pierce through and snag on the carpet, preventing the throttle fromreturning to idle. The condition could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 16, 1983
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