1979 Dodge Sport Utility
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Dodge Sport Utility. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1979 Dodge Sport Utility. Newest first.
Inner and outer carburetor throttle return springs may have been misinstalled, possibly resulting in spring failure. This can prevent the throttle from returning to a closed position when the accelerator pedal IS released.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Both throttle return springs will be replaced and properly installed without charge.
Every Dodge Sport Utility model year
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