Dodge Diplomat 1982
Model Diplomat made in 1982 by Dodge got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control.
Model 1982
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
83V108000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1981 to 07/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 2400 | 11/28/1983 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/1983 | 11/21/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Excessive heat may be transferred to the vehicle floor pan in the rear seat area. this occurs because the muffler heat shield was omitted during manufacture of certain fleet cars. rear seat cushions may be scorched by heat. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Heat sheilds are being sent directly to fleet owners, who may either install them personally or arrange for dealer installation. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust; muffler heat shield.consequences of defect: a fire may start in the rear seat cushion and spreadthroughout the vehicle, resulting in possible injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
81V111000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 150000 | 10/06/1981 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/22/1981 | 09/28/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The automatic speed control switch may stick in the resume position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The shield portion of the resume slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic speed controlsystems.system: electric power accessories; automatic speed control switch.consequences of defect: failure of the speed control to deactivate could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: manufacturer advises disconnection of the speed control device to preventits use prior to having it repaired. |