Chrysler and Dodge Recall 80V051000: Exterior Lighting

NHTSA recall 80V051000 · announced May 2, 1980 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 29 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE TURN AND PARK LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES WITH THE CORRECT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Chrysler Cordoba
• 1980 Dodge Mirada

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.