DODGE MIRADA 1980: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V233000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | MIRADA | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-11-10 | 1979-10-23 | 1979-12-13 |
Production Dates: 1979-08-01 - 1979-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INCREASED FRICTION EXPERIENCED IN OPERATION OR SERVICING OF THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN A TOTAL FRICTION LEVEL EXCEEDING THE FORCE CAPABILITY OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING PROPERLY TO A CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL RETURN SPRINGS WHICH WILL PERFORM CORRECTLY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; RETURN SPRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY MAY CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SHOULD THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCE THIS CONDITION PRIOR TO VEHICLECORRECTION, THE IGNITION KEY SHOULD BE TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND BRAKESSHOULD BE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE LOCATION.
