NHTSA Campaign 81V019000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jan 9, 1981 · 14 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | B100 | 1981 | 14 |
| DODGE | B200 | 1981 | 14 |
| PLYMOUTH | B100 | 1981 | 14 |
| PLYMOUTH | B200 | 1981 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 81V019000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.