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1981 Plymouth Reliant Recall

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Active Safety 1981 Plymouth Reliant Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1981 Plymouth Reliant in Canada.

Ref #1988-172 Campaign : 437
1988-12-22 163 146 units

Suspension

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the crossmember can become abnormally corroded at the lower control arm attachment. This could result in lower control arm separation and loss of vehicle control. Correction: crossmembers will be inspected and replaced if corrosion is excessive. Remainder will have crossmember retaining brackets installed.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1981-101 Campaign : 302
1981-09-24 16 753 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES COULD STICK IN THE RESUME POSITION RESULTING IN THE SPEED CONTROL NOT DEACTIVATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1981-085 Campaign : 299
1981-08-04 15 000 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES THAT MAY CONTAIN AN INTERNAL DEFICIENCY WHICH CAN RESULT IN SWITCH FAILURE THEREBY RENDERING THE STOP LAMP WARNING LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1981-063 Campaign : 296
1981-05-22 8 565 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.6 LITRE ENGINES THE THROTTLE SHAFT MOUNTED RETURN SPRING MAY BECOME WEDGED AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1981-024 Campaign : 290
1981-02-16 14 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILOT WITH THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEING FILLED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS QUANTITY OF WATER.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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