DODGE B300 1982: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | B300 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-09-17 | 1983-09-27 | 1983-10-21 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1983-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 616
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN AN IMPACT TEST FROM THE REAR, THE BUMPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE DEFORMED ENOUGH TO ALLOW CONTACT OF A SUPPORT BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK.
ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE FRAME REINFORCEMENTS PLUS TWO LOAD-BEARING RUB STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE IMPACT SHIELDING. ADDITIONALLY, A CORNER OF THE BUMPER BRACKET WILL BE REMOVED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL REAR STEP BUMPERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; REAR STEP BUMPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTACT OF THE BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK MAY RESULT INFUEL LEAKAGE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR ENDCOLLISION.
