NHTSA Campaign 80V010000
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Feb 15, 1980 · 25,004 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE ASHTRAY BULB SOCKET IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH MATERIALS THAT DO NOT POSSESS THE REQUIRED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE QUALITIES. WHEN THE ASHTRAY BULB IS LIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE SOCKET IS SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING BULB SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT WITH COMPONENTS THAT HAVE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE QUALITIES, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CHALLENGER | 1980 | 25,004 |
| DODGE | COLT | 1980 | 25,004 |
| PLYMOUTH | CHAMP | 1980 | 25,004 |
| PLYMOUTH | SAPPORO | 1980 | 25,004 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 80V010000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.