Make : CHRYSLER | Model : CORDOBA | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19790801 - 19790901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V232000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791110 | Date Received by ODI: 19791022 | Date Added to Database: 19791213 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR EXHAUST GAS (CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE) ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF IMPROPERLY RETAINED PLASTIC SEALING PLUGS IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL/TRUNK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A TOXIC GAS WHICH IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AND EXPOSURE TIME IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED QUARTER PANEL SEALING PLUGS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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