DODGE B100 1981: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : DODGE | Model : B100 | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 1980-08-01 - 1980-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 81V019000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1981-04-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1981-01-09 | Date Added to Database: 1981-03-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHRYSLER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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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. |
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