Vehicle recall 79V233000 · October 23, 1979

Chrysler Cordoba and Dodge Mirada

Increased friction experienced in operation or servicing of the system may result in a total friction level exceeding the force capability of the throttle return springs.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Increased friction experienced in operation or servicing of the system may result in a total friction level exceeding the force capability of the throttle return springs. This may prevent the throttle from returning properly to a closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install return springs which will perform correctly, at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkages and control; return spring.consequences of defect: failure of the throttle to close properly may causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: should the operator experience this condition prior to vehiclecorrection, the ignition key should be turned to the "off" position and brakesshould be applied to stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V233000
Reported to NHTSA: October 23, 1979
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 10, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control › Springs

Recall 79V233000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1980): 1980
Dodge Mirada (1980): 1980

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