| Component | STRUCTURE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V232000 |
| Summary | THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR EXHAUST GAS (CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE) ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF IMPROPERLY RETAINED PLASTIC SEALING PLUGS IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL/TRUNK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A TOXIC GAS WHICH IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AND EXPOSURE TIME IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED QUARTER PANEL SEALING PLUGS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME MEMBERS AND BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXHAUST GAS ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CANCAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OF OCCUPANTS, RESULTING IN ILLNESS OR DEATH. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V233000 |
| Summary | INCREASED FRICTION EXPERIENCED IN OPERATION OR SERVICING OF THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN A TOTAL FRICTION LEVEL EXCEEDING THE FORCE CAPABILITY OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING PROPERLY TO A CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL RETURN SPRINGS WHICH WILL PERFORM CORRECTLY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; RETURN SPRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY MAY CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SHOULD THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCE THIS CONDITION PRIOR TO VEHICLECORRECTION, THE IGNITION KEY SHOULD BE TURNED TO THE 'OFF' POSITION AND BRAKESSHOULD BE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE LOCATION. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19800301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 80V051000 |
| Summary | VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT'. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. ENGINEERING TESTING DETERMINED THAT THESE LAMPS DO NOT PRODUCE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LIGHT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE TURN AND PARK LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES WITH THE CORRECT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INADEQUATE TURN SIGNAL AND PARK LAMPS WOULD CREATE ASAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Dodge Mirada Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1980 Dodge Mirada have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1980 Dodge Mirada has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 1980 Dodge Mirada recalls?
A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada recalls include: STRUCTURE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
A: Yes, the 1980 Dodge Mirada has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 1980 Dodge Mirada recalls?
A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada recalls include: STRUCTURE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.