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Chrysler Fifth Avenue Recall 87V164: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 87V164, reported October 22, 1987, 12,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V164CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Problem
ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
Risk
TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
FREE ANY TRAPPED WIRING; THEN SECURE WIRING WITH A TIE STRAP TO KEEP AWAY FROM SPEED CONTROL BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Fifth Avenue1988
Dodge Diplomat1988
Plymouth Fury1988