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Dodge Aries Recall 81V111: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 81V111, reported September 22, 1981, 150,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V111CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Cordoba19811982
Chrysler Imperial19811982
Chrysler Lebaron19811982
Chrysler New Yorker19811982
Chrysler Newport1981
Dodge Aries19811982
Dodge Diplomat19811982
Dodge Mirada19811982
Dodge Omni19811982
Dodge ST Regis1981
Plymouth Fury19811982
Plymouth Horizon19811982
Plymouth Reliant19811982