DODGE MB3 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V165000

Make Model Year
DODGE MB3 1978
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1978-07-20 1978-08-03 1979-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL PUMP TO CARBURETOR CONFIGURATION MAY BE INCORRECT DUE TO THE MISUSE OF COMPONENTS AND ROUTINGS. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT COMPONENTS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.