Vehicle speed controlRecall 89V-027 · 1989 Dodge Raider
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 89V-027 covers 4,300 1989 Dodge Raider for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THROTTLE BLADE ICING MAY OCCUR DURING EXTENDED HIGHWAY DRIVING AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 10 DEGREES F.
The risk
ICE FORMATION CAN PREVENT THROTTLE BLADE FROM CLOSINGTO THE IDLE POSTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL ANCHOR PLATE UNDER BASE OF THROTTLE; HEATED ENGINE COOLANT WILL BE FLOWED THROUGH AN ADAPTER PLATE TO ELIMINATE ICE FORMATION ON THE THROTTLE BLADE.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE BLADE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY TRUCK.
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 April 1, 1988 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.