| Make : CHRYSLER | Model : LIMOUSINE | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19851101 - 19860401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V075000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860623 | Date Received by ODI: 19860602 | Date Added to Database: 19860617 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 134 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
LIMOUSINES WERE BUILT WITH A CLEAR LENS AND CLEAR BULB COMBINATION FOR THE FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP ASSEMBLIES, INSTEAD OF THE AMBER COLOR AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
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Consequence:
THE USE OF CLEAR LENS AND CLEAR BULBS IN THE PARK/TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY WARN OTHER HIGHWAY TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNING OR PARKED. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE CLEAR PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULBS WITH AMBER BULBS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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