Vehicle recall 78V020000 · January 24, 1978
Dodge Charger, Chrysler Cordoba and 5 more models
When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a seal of improved distortion resistance. The carburetor will also be checked for the proper float level.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 225 or 318 cid engines.system: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump seal.consequences of defect: this may result in hesitation or lack of response whendriver attempts to accelerate. Engine stalling may occur in some cases; thiscould lead to a vehicle accident in certain traffic situations.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V020000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 24, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- March 10, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 370,000
- 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.
- Chrysler Cordoba (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Dodge Charger (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Dodge Coronet (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Dodge Monaco (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Dodge Royal Monaco (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Plymouth Fury (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Plymouth GRAN FURY (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
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