NHTSA Recall 82V091000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V091000; Date: Sep. 22, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Chrysler E Class; 1983 Dodge 600
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 5,234
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may be equipped with an electrical fuel filler door release which is activated through a coiled current carrying wire (a solenoid). A short in the solenoid could cause sparking at the attaching screws of the solenoid.
How to Fix:
A solenoid ground wire will be installed, by the dealer, to prevent sparking of solenoid.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel filler pipe cap. Consequences of defect: electrical sparking at the solenoid attaching screwscould ignite any fuel vapors that may be present at the fuel filler pipe cap. Personal injury and fire damage could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 17, 1982
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