Vehicle recall 80V010000 · February 15, 1980

Dodge Challenger, Plymouth Champ and 2 more models

The ashtray bulb socket in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with materials that do not possess the required electrical resistance qualities.

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

Summary: The ashtray bulb socket in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with materials that do not possess the required electrical resistance qualities. When the ashtray bulb is lit for an extended period of time, the socket is subject to overheating.
Remedy: The dealer will remove the existing bulb socket and wiring assembly and replace it with components that have the proper electrical resistance qualities, at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; ashtray bulb socket.consequences of defect: an overheated socket can cause an instrument panelfire, possibly resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants.note: until the vehicle is serviced, the owner is advised to remove the ashtraylamp connector.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V010000
Reported to NHTSA: February 15, 1980
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: April 3, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 25,004
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Interior lighting

Recall 80V010000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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