1981 DODGE DIPLOMAT RECALL - #81V111000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 DODGE DIPLOMAT |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 7/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
9/28/1981 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/6/1981 |
| # Affected |
150,000 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROLSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE SPEED CONTROL TO DEACTIVATE COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES DISCONNECTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE TO PREVENTITS USE PRIOR TO HAVING IT REPAIRED. |
| See also |
1981 DODGE DIPLOMAT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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