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Dodge Raider Recall 89V027: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 89V027, reported February 28, 1989, 4,300 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V027CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THROTTLE BLADE ICING MAY OCCUR DURING EXTENDED HIGHWAY DRIVING AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 10 DEGREES F.
Risk
ICE FORMATION CAN PREVENT THROTTLE BLADE FROM CLOSINGTO THE IDLE POSTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL ANCHOR PLATE UNDER BASE OF THROTTLE; HEATED ENGINE COOLANT WILL BE FLOWED THROUGH AN ADAPTER PLATE TO ELIMINATE ICE FORMATION ON THE THROTTLE BLADE.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE BLADE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY TRUCK.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Raider1989