DODGE CHARGER 1985: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V116000

Make Model Year
DODGE CHARGER 1985
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1984-09-13 1984-09-24 1984-10-09

Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1984-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2385

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE "EXCESSIVE FUEL" IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.

Remedy

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CORRECTED BY REMOVING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE AND INSTALLING A VACUUM LINE CONNECTOR IN ITS PLACE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER CARBURETEDENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EMISSION CONTROL VAPOR CANISTER VACUUM PURGE DELAY VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STALLED VEHICLE MAY PRESENT A HAZARD TO TRAFFIC ANDCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.