Recalls for your 1980 Dodge Colt

Recalls for 1980 Dodge Colt

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DEFECT #1 - INTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 1980-03-07
Description
The ashtray bulb socket in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with materials that do not possess the required electrical resistance qualities.  When the ashtray bulb is lit for an extended period of time, the socket is subject to overheating.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will remove the existing bulb socket and wiring assembly and replace it with components that have the proper electrical resistance qualities, at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; ashtray bulb socket.consequences of defect: an overheated socket can cause an instrument panelfire, possibly resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants.note: until the vehicle is serviced, the owner is advised to remove the ashtraylamp connector.