Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V165000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-08-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V165000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
1978-08-03
Owners notified
1978-07-20

Defect description

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL PUMP TO CARBURETOR CONFIGURATION MAY BE INCORRECT DUE TO THE MISUSE OF COMPONENTS AND ROUTINGS. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT COMPONENTS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge MB31978
Dodge MB41978

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.