
1980 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall ID from NHTSA: 82V011000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 28, 1982 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Model Affected |
HORIZON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
14500
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 28, 1982
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14500
Model Affected
1980 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
1980 Plymouth Horizon Defect Summary:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS TO THE CONTROL ARMS MAY FAIL DUE TO A BOLT SECTION CRACK CONDITION. THE BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ARM POSSIBLY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT TO CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14500
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION

1980 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall ID from NHTSA: 80V138000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 17, 1980 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
HORIZON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
235000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 17, 1980
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
235000
Model Affected
1980 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
1980 Plymouth Horizon Defect Summary:
THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BINDING DUE TO VARIATIONS IN THE LATCH AND ITS MOUNTING BASE ASSEMBLY. A PROBLEM COULD OCCUR IF THE PRIMARY LATCH BECAME INOPERATIVE OR WAS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SYSTEM AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST IT AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
235000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION

1980 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall ID from NHTSA: 80V139000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 21, 1980 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
HORIZON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
355000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 21, 1980
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
355000
Model Affected
1980 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
1980 Plymouth Horizon Defect Summary:
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE HOSES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED FROM A DEFECTIVE RUBBER COMPOUND. WHEN SUBJECTED TO CONTINUOUS HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES, THESE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY AND VAPOR RETURN HOSES WITH A TYPE CONSTRUCTED OF HIGH TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
355000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION