Dodge Polara 1973

Model Polara made in 1973 by Dodge got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
77V201000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)80000002/23/1978ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/16/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryAn interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. the terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into the passenger compartment at the multiple circuit connector (known as the bulkhead connector) located on the left (drivers) side of the engine compartment firewall.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will repair the engine compartment power feed circuit wire by installing an overlay wire routed around the bulkhead connector.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: interruption of this circuit can cause loss ofelectrical power to all electrical systems and accessories. vehicle wouldbecome inoperative, which could lead to an accident.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
73V011000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1972 to 12/01/1972V (Vehicle)14905602/19/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/24/197310/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 146.built july thru dec.1972 w/6-cylinder engine.possibility of fuel leakage due to metal fatigue and cracking at the extrudedfuel pump outlet and/or the seal of the fuel pump integral filter.the metalfatigue is caused by deficiencies in the pump and fuel line vibration.theleak at the fuel filter is aresult of inadequate seating.either of thesedefects could result in an engine compartment fire.(correct by inspecting andtake necessary corrective action.)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
72V315000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1972 to 12/01/1972V (Vehicle)170001/31/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/197210/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 145.possibility that automatic transmission throttlelinkage clip may not have been fully seated which may result in linkagedisassembly.condition could cause wide open throttle.(correct by inspectingand properly seating clip).vehicles with 318 cid engines and automatictransmission.