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Chrysler Lebaron Recall 86V028: Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

NHTSA campaign 86V028, reported February 19, 1986, 7,600 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V028CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Problem
A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL CLUSTER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OVERLOAD DUE TO FAILURE OF A SWITCHING TRANSISTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED RESISTOR COULD IGNITE AND START AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Risk
Remedy
MODIFY INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BY REPLACING THE RESISTOR WITH A FUSED RESISTOR THAT WILL NOT IGNITE IF OVERLOADED.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Lebaron1986
Chrysler New Yorker1986
Dodge 6001986