Investigations
CARBURETOR PROBLEMS - PLYMOUTH
NHTSA Defect Petition DP85004 — closed, opened 1984-11-07 and involving the PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH.
NHTSA investigation DP85004 is a Defect Petition opened on 1984-11-07 and currently closed. The subject of record is PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH, which places this file inside the Office of Defects Investigation queue for PLYMOUTH. Latest activity on this investigation was logged on 1985-02-05 — NHTSA updates that field whenever an Information Request goes out, a supplement is filed, or a status change is recorded in the public docket.
A Defect Petition like DP85004 starts when a person or group formally asks NHTSA to investigate a specific alleged defect. Petitioners submit evidence, NHTSA reviews it within 120 days, and either grants the petition (opening a PE) or denies it with a written explanation in the Federal Register.
Investigators summarized the matter as follows: "CARBURETOR PROBLEMS - PLYMOUTH..." Investigations are the early-warning layer of the federal auto-safety system, sitting upstream of formal recalls and defect orders. Whether this one closes without action or escalates into an Engineering Analysis, the full history stays in the ODI archive so researchers, litigators, and buyers can pull the paper trail at any time. Related PLYMOUTH files, listed below, give context on whether this is an isolated concern or part of a broader pattern across the brand.
Investigation Summary
CARBURETOR PROBLEMS - PLYMOUTH
About This Investigation Type
A Defect Petition (DP) is initiated when an individual or organization formally petitions NHTSA to investigate a potential safety defect. NHTSA reviews the petition and decides whether to open an investigation.
Other PLYMOUTH Investigations
Data from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Cross-references: NHTSA recall campaign API and NHTSA FARS where fatality records overlap. PlainCars does not rate or recommend vehicles. Learn more.
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