Vehicle recall 77V242000 · December 28, 1977
Dodge Aspen, Dodge Dart and 2 more models
On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. Normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for acceleration. A distorted seal however, may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a new seal having improved distortion resistance and will ensure proper adjustment. This will be done free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump.consequences of defect: should stalling occur in certain traffic situations, anaccident may result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V242000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 1977
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- March 10, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,300,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Aspen (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Dodge Dart (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Plymouth Valiant (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Plymouth Volare (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
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