1977 DODGE CHARGER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V020000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system

Manufactured:

07/31/1974 - 03/31/1977

Affected:

370,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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.

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Campaign:

77V059000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Seats:front assembly:recliner

Affected:

372

Defect:

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems". the self-locking latch that retains the driver"s seat in its upright position under vehicle impact conditions may fail due to improper heat-treatment.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the driver"s seat back latch and ensure proper operation of the self-locking device, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; front bucket seat latch.consequences of defect: if the seat does not remain stable in the event of avehicle impact, the chances of injury to the driver would be increased.

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