1982 Dodge Diplomat Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V108000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1981
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1982
Date of Owner Notification: November 28th, 1983

Defect Summary:
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN IN THE REAR SEAT AREA. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD WAS OMITTED DURING MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FLEET CARS. REAR SEAT CUSHIONS MAY BE SCORCHED BY HEAT.

Corrective Summary:
HEAT SHEILDS ARE BEING SENT DIRECTLY TO FLEET OWNERS, WHO MAY EITHER INSTALL THEM PERSONALLY OR ARRANGE FOR DEALER INSTALLATION.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST; MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE MAY START IN THE REAR SEAT CUSHION AND SPREADTHROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V111000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1980
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: October 6th, 1981

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROLSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE SPEED CONTROL TO DEACTIVATE COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES DISCONNECTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE TO PREVENTITS USE PRIOR TO HAVING IT REPAIRED.