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NHTSA Recall 81V111000: Vehicle speed control

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 150,000 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Chrysler Cordoba.

150,000
vehicles potentially affected
13
models affected
1981
owners notified (October 6)
NHTSA campaign81V111000
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report receivedSeptember 22, 1981
Owner notificationOctober 6, 1981
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Not provided.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 81V111000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler Cordoba1981, 1982
Chrysler Imperial1981, 1982
Chrysler Lebaron1981, 1982
Chrysler New Yorker1981, 1982
Chrysler Newport1981
Dodge Aries1981, 1982
Dodge Diplomat1981, 1982
Dodge Mirada1981, 1982
Dodge Omni1981, 1982
Dodge ST Regis1981
Plymouth Fury1981, 1982
Plymouth Horizon1981, 1982
Plymouth Reliant1981, 1982

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.