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Safety recall · 78V048000

Electrical system: module American Motors recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 9, 1978. It covers about 411,333 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V048000
Reported
Mar 9, 1978
Vehicles
411,333
Area
Electrical system

The problem

The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two-wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition. This difficulty may be caused by mechanical or chemical actions at the connector.

The fix

The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: electrical; ignition.Consequences of defect: engine could hesitate and stall. Should this occur inhazardous weather conditions or in heavy traffic, an accident and personalinjury could result.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized American Motors dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V048000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 78V048000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 78V048000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 78V048000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 9, 1978. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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