NHTSA Recall 79V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V149000; Date: Jun. 13, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Dodge Challenger; 1978 Dodge Colt; 1978 Plymouth Arrow; 1978 Plymouth Sapporo
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 15,000
Recall Summary:
The possibility of engine compartment fuel leakage exists due to an inadequate staking operation that may allow fuel to leak by the fuel pump diaphragm and discharge from the pump body through the pump breather hole.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all fuel pumps at no cost to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; pump. Consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakagecould result in a fire and serious personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 1979
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