DODGE MIRADA 1980: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V232000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | MIRADA | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-11-10 | 1979-10-22 | 1979-12-13 |
Production Dates: 1979-08-01 - 1979-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR EXHAUST GAS "CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE" ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF IMPROPERLY RETAINED PLASTIC SEALING PLUGS IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL/TRUNK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A TOXIC GAS WHICH IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AND EXPOSURE TIME IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED QUARTER PANEL SEALING PLUGS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME MEMBERS AND BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXHAUST GAS ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CANCAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OF OCCUPANTS, RESULTING IN ILLNESS OR DEATH.
