CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1981: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V111000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | NEW YORKER | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-10-06 | 1981-09-22 | 1981-09-28 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1981-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
