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  NHTSA Recall 78V195000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V195000; Date: Sep. 6, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Dodge Aspen 1979 Plymouth Volare

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 13

icon3 Recall Summary:

On the involved vehicles, the fuel filter inlet, outlet, and vapor return fuel line hoses may deteriorate if continuously exposed to underhood temperatures generated during vehicle operation. If hoses fail, fuel leakage could occur.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will install hypalon rubber hoses to replace neoprene hoses, without charge to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel h0se. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source,could result in a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 25, 1978

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All recalls of Dodge vehicles.

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