1982 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V111000 on 09/27/1981

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 06/30/1981

Affected:

150,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

82V055000 on 06/07/1982

Component:

Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

Manufactured:

03/31/1982 - 03/31/1982

Affected:

4,000

Defect:

Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Correction:

Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front suspension ball joint stud to steering knuckle clampbolts.consequences of defect: this condition would result in partial loss of frontwheel support, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: front wheel drive vehicles should not be hoisted from under the frontsuspension control arms.

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