1977 Chrysler Cordoba Recalls

1. Recall Description

   WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEPRESSED AND THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED, A DISTORTED ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL IN THE CARBURETOR MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A SEAL OF IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE. THE CARBURETOR WILL ALSO BE CHECKED FOR THE PROPER FLOAT LEVEL.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 225 OR 318 CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MAY RESULT IN HESITATION OR LACK OF RESPONSE WHENDRIVER ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR IN SOME CASES; THISCOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1974-08-01 - 1977-04-01

   Vehicles Affected

   370000

2. Recall Description

   THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". THE SELF-LOCKING LATCH THAT RETAINS THE DRIVER"S SEAT IN ITS UPRIGHT POSITION UNDER VEHICLE IMPACT CONDITIONS MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER"S SEAT BACK LATCH AND ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SELF-LOCKING DEVICE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT BUCKET SEAT LATCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SEAT DOES NOT REMAIN STABLE IN THE EVENT OF AVEHICLE IMPACT, THE CHANCES OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER WOULD BE INCREASED.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   -

   Vehicles Affected

   372