Recall 81V055000: 1981 Chrysler Newport and 5 other models
- Report received
- May 5, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 30,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
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
Engine may lose power or stall due to carburetor flooding. This is caused by a poor electrical ground on the carburetor fuel bowl vent solenoid. Vehicles may also have driveability problems while the engine is warming up in cold weather. These problems include engine missing, sags, and hesitation. This is caused by a sticking carburetor oxygen feedback solenoid.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect carburetor and if necessary, the bowl vent solenoid will be repaired by resoldering (reconnecting) the external electrical connection free of charge. If applicable, the oxygen feedback sensor will be replaced.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Chrysler Cordoba0 complaints
- 1981 Chrysler Lebaron0 complaints
- 1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker2 complaints
- 1981 Chrysler Newport0 complaints
- 1981 Dodge Diplomat0 complaints
- 1981 Plymouth Fury0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.