1980 DODGE MIRADA
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall Title: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall Date: 1979-10-23
1980 DODGE MIRADA NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 79V233000
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 7000
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall Notes: 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.