DODGE COLT 1980: INTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V010000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | COLT | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-03 | 1980-02-15 | 1980-03-07 |
Production Dates: 1979-08-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25004
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
