1979 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 78V266000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1978 - 11/30/1978
- Affected:
- 22
- Defect:
- The wheel mounting nuts installed may be incorrect due to a supplier error in mixing standard thread nuts with specified metric thread nuts prior to plant shipment. as a result, the nut threads may strip when tightened to the specified torque level range, with the potential for the loosening of a road wheel.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: wheels; nuts.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation could lead to separation ofa wheel, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 80V139000 on 12/08/1980
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1978 - 10/31/1979
- Affected:
- 355,000
- Defect:
- The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound. when subjected to continuous high underhood temperatures, these hoses may become brittle and crack.
- Correction:
- The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line hose.consequences of defect: a cracked hose would lead to fuel leakage in the enginearea which could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
- Campaign:
- 80V136000 on 12/08/1980
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1977 - 07/31/1979
- Affected:
- 425,000
- Defect:
- The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. this would eventually result in obvious malfunctions of various electrical systems (dimming of lights, reduction in radio volume, etc.).
- Correction:
- Dealer will install an alternator repair kit which includes a new alternator wiring harness as well as new terminals. dealer will also inspect the vehicle for the presence of a required second alternator ground strap and add one if necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; alternator, generator.consequences of defect: with continued operation, the vehicle would becomedisabled and subject to an accident on the road.
1979 PLYMOUTH HORIZON TSB
- Bulletin:
- 21-15-80
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Unknown
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