Wiring: front underhoodRecall 87V-164 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 87V-164 covers 12,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
The risk
TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
FREE ANY TRAPPED WIRING; THEN SECURE WIRING WITH A TIE STRAP TO KEEP AWAY FROM SPEED CONTROL BRACKET.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL.
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, 1987 to October 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.