Dodge Charger 1983

Model Charger made in 1983 by Dodge got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
83V035000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1983 to 03/01/1983V (Vehicle)33903/16/1983MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/01/198304/06/1983
Defect SummaryThrottle may not return to idle because of interference between the accelerator pedal and the floor carpet. the accelerator pedal rod extends below the base of the foot pad and contacts the floor carpeting when pedal is pushed all the way down.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will remove excess rod material extending below the foot pad and any sharp rod end edges will be smoothed.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: repeated pushing of the accelerator pedal may cause therod end to pierce through and snag on the carpet, preventing the throttle fromreturning to idle. the condition could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.