Recall 81V055000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Defect in 1981-1981 CHRYSLER NEWPORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 30,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V055000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 30,000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP IN COLD WEATHER. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE ENGINE MISSING, SAGS, AND HESITATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A STICKING CARBURETOR OXYGEN FEEDBACK SOLENOID.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEEDBACK SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED.
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