NHTSA Campaign 77V179000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Oct 14, 1977 · 241 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL SUPPLY TUBE, ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT INTERFERES WITH THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET. THIS TUBE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUEL TUBE AND FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET CLEARANCE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO MAKE SURE THAT THE TUBE IS SECURELY CLIPPED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE TO THE BRACKET AS WELL AS OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED FROM THIS CONTACT WITH THE CROSSMEMBER BRACKET, IT WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | ASPEN | 1978 | 241 |
| PLYMOUTH | VOLARE | 1978 | 241 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 77V179000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.