Vehicle recall 84V116000 · September 24, 1984
Dodge Charger, Plymouth HORIZON and 2 more models
An emissions system valve may allow an overly rich mixture (excessive fuel) in the engine during deceleration.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An emissions system valve may allow an overly rich mixture (excessive fuel) in the engine during deceleration. The mixture of air and excessive fuel can cause the engine to stall while stopping, coasting, or turning.
- Remedy
- All involved vehicles will be corrected by removing the emissions system valve and installing a vacuum line connector in its place.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2 liter carburetedengines.system: fuel; emission control vapor canister vacuum purge delay valve.consequences of defect: a stalled vehicle may present a hazard to traffic andcould cause an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V116000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 1984
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 13, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,385
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Charger (1985): 1985
- Dodge OMNI (1985): 1985
- Plymouth HORIZON (1985): 1985
- Plymouth TURISMO (1985): 1985
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