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1980 DODGE COLT Recall - Campaign #80V010000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1980 DODGE COLT RECALL - #80V010000

RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

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Vehicle 1980 DODGE COLT
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 8/1/1979 - 10/1/1979
Recalled on 3/7/1980
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 4/3/1980
# Affected 25,004
Recalled for INTERIOR LIGHTING
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
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.
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