NHTSA Recall # | 41583 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 78V020000 |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | MONACO |
Model Year | 1976 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 10/03/78 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/74 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/04/77 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 24/01/78 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 370000 |
Defect summary | When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a seal of improved distortion resistance. The carburetor will also be checked for the proper float level. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 225 or 318 cid engines. System: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump seal. Consequences of defect: this may result in hesitation or lack of response whendriver attempts to accelerate. Engine stalling may occur in some cases; thiscould lead to a vehicle accident in certain traffic situations. |