NHTSA Recall 83V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V019000; Date: Feb. 24, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Dodge Colt; 1978 Dodge Colt; 1976 Plymouth Arrow; 1977 Plymouth Arrow; 1978 Plymouth Arrow
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 160,000
Recall Summary:
Fuel tank support straps on some of the involved vehicles may rust if exposed to road salt used for snow and ice removal.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace existing support straps with galvanized steel straps without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel systems; fuel tank strap. Consequences of defect: if the straps fail due to rust, the fuel tank may fallfrom position or to the ground, possibly resulting in a vehicle accident and afire.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 1983
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