NHTSA Recall 81V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V019000; Date: Jan. 9, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Dodge B100; 1981 Dodge B200; 1981 Plymouth B100; 1981 Plymouth B200
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles equipped with optional step type rear bumper and a 22-gallon steel fuel tank may not comply with rear impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". If the vehicle is involved in a collision, fuel spillage could occur.
How to Fix:
The 22-gallon steel fuel tank and associated plumbing and hardware components will be replaced with a 36-gallon plastic fuel tank, including plumbing and hardware.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with optional step-type bumper and a22-gallon steel fuel tank. System: fuel; steel fuel tank. Consequences of defect: if fuel spillage occurs upon impact and an ignitionsource is present, a fire could start and personal injury could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 8, 1981
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