Vehicle recall 81V111000 · September 22, 1981
Dodge ARIES, Chrysler Cordoba and 11 more models
The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
- Remedy
- The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic speed controlsystems.system: electric power accessories; automatic speed control switch.consequences of defect: failure of the speed control to deactivate could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: manufacturer advises disconnection of the speed control device to preventits use prior to having it repaired.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V111000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 1981
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 6, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 150,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Chrysler Imperial (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Chrysler LeBaron (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Chrysler New Yorker (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Chrysler NEWPORT (1981): 1981
- Dodge ARIES (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Dodge DIPLOMAT (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Dodge Mirada (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Dodge OMNI (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Dodge ST.REGIS (1981): 1981
- Plymouth Fury (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Plymouth HORIZON (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Plymouth Reliant (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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