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NHTSA Recall 77V201000: Electrical system: wiring

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 800,000 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler New Yorker.

800,000
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
1978
owners notified (February 23)
NHTSA campaign77V201000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedNovember 16, 1977
Owner notificationFebruary 23, 1978
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

An interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. The terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into the passenger compartment at the multiple circuit connector (known as the bulkhead connector) located on the left (driver"s) side of the engine compartment firewall.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealer will repair the engine compartment power feed circuit wire by installing an overlay wire routed around the bulkhead connector.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: interruption of this circuit can cause loss ofelectrical power to all electrical systems and accessories. Vehicle wouldbecome inoperative, which could lead to an accident.

Vehicles covered by recall 77V201000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler New Yorker1972, 1973
Chrysler Newport1972, 1973
Dodge Monaco1972, 1973
Dodge Polara1972, 1973
Plymouth Fury1972, 1973

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.