Safety Recall NHTSA · 86V028000 Reported February 19, 1986

Electrical system:instrument panel:cluster module

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 7,600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86V028000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
7,600
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 19, 1986

Defect Summary

A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire.

Corrective Action

Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 86V028000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 86V028000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 86V028000?

NHTSA recall 86V028000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 19, 1986. It addresses: Electrical system:instrument panel:cluster module. The recall affects approximately 7,600 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86V028000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.