DODGE M500 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V105000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | M500 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-07-20 | 1978-05-10 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
POOR CLAMPING OF THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOSE TO THE INLET TUBE AND CARBURETOR NIPPLE COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FUEL INLET HOSE CLAMPS AND CHECK THE FUEL TUBE ROUTING TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SECURE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH 44O CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN LEAKAGE OCCURS,AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.
