Recall - Choke and Secondary Air Injection: Overview

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No. 427

September, 1988

To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers

Subject: Emissions Recall #427 -- Choke and Secondary Air Adjustment

Models: 1985 Plymouth & Dodge Colt With 1.5L Federal Engine -- California Engines Are Not Affected


The listed model cars may emit carbon monoxide in excess of the Federal Emissions Standards. To ensure compliance to the standards, a carburetor choke adjustment shim must be added, the sub-EGR valve must be cleaned and readjusted and the secondary air system must be modified to provide full-time secondary air.

Details of this service action are explained in the following sections. As an additional service aid, a videotape has been made to demonstrate the service procedure. This feature is included in the August, 1988 M.T.S.C. program.

Note: A new Owner Recal Notification Form is being mailed to owners for this recall, replacing the previous claim form.