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Safety recall · 79V260000

Visibility: electrical heating element Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 14, 1979. It covers about 131 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
79V260000
Reported
Dec 14, 1979
Vehicles
131
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

The involved vehicles contain defective fan blower switches that could in certain instances generate an excess of heat in the instrument panel.

The fix

The vent fan system will be reduced to a single speed operation to avoid overheating in the instrument panel.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks.System: electric; power roof vent system.Consequences of defect: a fire could start in the instrument panel and causeserious injury to passengers.

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 Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V260000.
  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

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1978 Dodge B30004D

Questions

Is the 79V260000 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 79V260000?

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 79V260000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 14, 1979. 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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