Exterior lightingRecall 80V-051 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 80V-051 covers 29 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE TURN AND PARK LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES WITH THE CORRECT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1980 to March 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.