DODGE B200 1981: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V019000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | B200 | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-04-08 | 1981-01-09 | 1981-03-06 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1980-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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.
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.
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.
