NHTSA Recall 83V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V048000; Date: May. 2, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Dodge B350; 1983 Dodge B350; 1982 Plymouth B350; 1983 Plymouth B350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 139
Recall Summary:
Fuel tanks on vehicles may exhibit fuel leakage when completely filled because the luggage partition attachment screws have penetrated the top of the tank.
How to Fix:
The dealer will remove the existing fuel tank, grind off the screw tips in the area of the fuel tank and install a new tank at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equippedwith special luggage partitions. System: fuel; fuel tank. Consequences of defect: should the fuel tank be damaged, the potential existsfor fuel leakage which may lead to an underbody fire. Note: the owner should not fill the tank more than three quarters full untilthe defective fuel tank is replaced.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 11, 1983
Also see: