Recall 80V136000: 1978–1979 Plymouth Horizon and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 15, 1980

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

425,000vehicles

Model years

1978–1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. Should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. This would eventually result in obvious malfunctions of various electrical systems (dimming of lights, reduction in radio volume, etc.).

Remedy

Dealer will install an alternator repair kit which includes a new alternator wiring harness as well as new terminals. Dealer will also inspect the vehicle for the presence of a required second alternator ground strap and add one if necessary.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Dodge Omni0 complaints
• 1979 Dodge Omni0 complaints
• 1978 Plymouth Horizon0 complaints
• 1979 Plymouth Horizon1 complaints