- Year: 1981
- Make: Chrysler
- Model: Newport
- Trims Available: 1
- Made In: UNITED STATES
- Body & Doors: PILLARD HARDTOP 4-DR
- Engine: 5.2L V8 OHV 16V
- Transmission: Not on File
- Driveline: RWD
- Seating: Not on File
- MSRP: $Not on File
- MPG: Not on File
- Tires: Not on File
- Tank Size: Not on File
1981 Chrysler Newport Review
Vehicle Overview
1981 Chrysler Newport has an enjoyable PILLARD HARDTOP 4-DR body style. It is manufactured in United States. The car has 1 variation available for its customers. The engine type is 5.2L V8 OHV 16V. The wheel of the vehicle's axle are RWD driveline. 1981 Chrysler Newport has had 2 recalls in the past 43 years.
Popular VINs
- 1C3BR47K6BA110873
- 1C3BR47KXBA101450
- 1C3BR47E5BA110096
- 1C3BR47K1BA109436
Popular VINs
- 1C3BR47K1BA109436
- 1C3BR47E5BA110096
- 1C3BR47K6BA110873
- 1C3BR47KXBA101450
Vehicle Specifications
Safety & Recalls
Recall 31200 started on 09/22/1981 by MFR effecting 150,000 units.
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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.
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Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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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 39575 started on 05/05/1981 by MFR effecting 30,000 units.
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Summary: ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP IN COLD WEATHER. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE ENGINE MISSING, SAGS, AND HESITATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A STICKING CARBURETOR OXYGEN FEEDBACK SOLENOID.
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Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEEDBACK SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED.
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Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 318 ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR, FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID AND OXYGEN FEEDBACK SOLENOID.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE VEHICLE LOSE ENGINE POWER, IT MIGHT BECOME AHAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
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- 1C3BR47K6BA110873
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