Ignition: switchRecall 82V-095 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 82V-095 covers 1,725 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DISTORTED DURING A CRIMPING OPERATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE INTERNAL PLASTIC CONTACT CARRIER OF THE SWITCH CRACKING. PIECES OF A CRACKED CARRIER MAY BREAK AWAY, PERMITTING ABNORMAL SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR STARTER ACTUATON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION.
The fix
ALL SUSPECT IGNITION SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCHES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WILL NOT BE STARTED, LIMITEDVEHICLE MOVEMENT MAY OCCUR ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES IF THEPARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR INJURYTO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
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 August 1, 1982 to September 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.