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Safety recall · 91V042000

Electrical system: 12v / 24v / 48v battery Dodge, Eagle recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 11, 1991. It covers about 5,500 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V042000
Reported
Mar 11, 1991
Vehicles
5,500
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Routing of battery main feed wiring may allow it to contact the air cleaner bracket and contnued contact may lead to an electrical short circuit.

The risk

The electrical short caused by continuous contact couldresult in the ignition of the wiring insulation, and an underhood fire.

The fix

The main feed on all involved vehicles will be rerouted and secured with tie straps away from the air cleaner bracket.

Contacts

System: battery feed wiring.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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, Eagle dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V042000.
  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
1991 Dodge Monaco377F
1991 Eagle Premier507D

Questions

Is the 91V042000 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 91V042000?

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 91V042000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 11, 1991. 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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