1983 DODGE D123 Recall

Campaign:

82V095000 on 10/14/1982

Component:

Electrical system:ignition:switch

Manufactured:

07/31/1982 - 08/31/1982

Affected:

1,725

Defect:

Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned to the accessory position.

Correction:

All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans.system: electrical; ignition switches.consequences of defect: although the engine will not be started, limitedvehicle movement may occur on manual transmission equipped vehicles if theparking brake is not engaged. this could result in a vehicle accident or injuryto persons outside the vehicle.

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