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1981 DODGE DIPLOMAT

2 recalls, 0 complaints

81V111000 Sep 22, 1981
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy
THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
150,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
81V055000 May 5, 1981
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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. T... Read more
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.
30,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DIPLOMAT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP84015 Opened: May 16, 1984 , Closed: Sep 10, 1984
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1981
LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING PANIC
LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING PANIC STOPS

DODGE DIPLOMAT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE DIPLOMAT across all model years (1976, 1989).

16 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DODGE DIPLOMAT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 1 0 View
1988 2 1 View
1987 0 1 View
1986 1 3 View
1985 0 4 View
1982 2 0 View
1981 (current) 2 0
1980 1 0 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View

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