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NHTSA recall 78V020000

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Chrysler Cordoba and 6 more

Reported Jan 24, 1978370,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1974 – Apr 1, 1977

The defect

When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles IS depressed and the accelerator pump IS activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a seal of improved distortion resistance. The carburetor will also be checked for the proper float level.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chrysler Cordoba
197519761977
Dodge Charger
197519761977
Dodge Coronet
197519761977
Dodge Monaco
197519761977
Dodge Royal Monaco
197519761977
Plymouth Fury
197519761977
Plymouth Gran Fury
197519761977

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 225 or 318 cid engines.system: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump seal.consequences of defect: this may result in hesitation or lack of response whendriver attempts to accelerate. Engine stalling may occur in some cases; thiscould lead to a vehicle accident in certain traffic situations.