Make : DODGE | Model : 600 | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19850801 - 19860101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V028000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860131 | Date Received by ODI: 19860219 | Date Added to Database: 19860226 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL CLUSTER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OVERLOAD DUE TO FAILURE OF A SWITCHING TRANSISTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED RESISTOR COULD IGNITE AND START AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
MODIFY INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BY REPLACING THE RESISTOR WITH A FUSED RESISTOR THAT WILL NOT IGNITE IF OVERLOADED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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