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1981 Chrysler Newport

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

1981 Chrysler Newport

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

engine may lose power or stall due to carburetor flooding. this is caused by a poor electrical ground on the carburetor fuel bowl vent solenoid. vehicles may also have driveability problems while the engine is warming up in cold weather. these problems include engine missing, sags, and hesitation. this is caused by a sticking carburetor oxygen feedback solenoid.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect carburetor and if necessary, the bowl vent solenoid will be repaired by resoldering (reconnecting) the external electrical connection free of charge. if applicable, the oxygen feedback sensor will be replaced.

1979 Chrysler Newport

Component

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may have been assembled with an oversized right front wheel bearing cup which also prevents the plant lubricating equipment from cycling to lubricate both the inner and outer wheel bearings. the resultant bearing looseness and/or the lack of lubrication may cause bearing failure and, possibly, wheel spindle damage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the inner and outer right front wheel bearings and bearing cups on all involved vehicles at no cost to owners.

1975 Chrysler Newport

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Chrysler Newport

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Chrysler Newport

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Chrysler Newport

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

an interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. the terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into the passenger compartment at the multiple circuit connector (known as the bulkhead connector) located on the left (driver"s) side of the engine compartment firewall.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will repair the engine compartment power feed circuit wire by installing an overlay wire routed around the bulkhead connector.

1972 Chrysler Newport

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

an interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. the terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into the passenger compartment at the multiple circuit connector (known as the bulkhead connector) located on the left (driver"s) side of the engine compartment firewall.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will repair the engine compartment power feed circuit wire by installing an overlay wire routed around the bulkhead connector.

1972 Chrysler Newport

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes