NHTSA Campaign Id 78V195000; Date: Sep. 6, 1978
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
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.
How to Fix:Dealer will install hypalon rubber hoses to replace neoprene hoses, without charge to owner.
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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