1979 Dodge Sport Utility Recalls

1 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1979 Dodge Sport Utility.

NHTSA Recall 79V074000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Recall date: 1979-03-22

Defect Summary

INNER AND OUTER CARBURETOR THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MISINSTALLED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO A CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Safety Risk

Remedy

BOTH THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.