NHTSA Campaign 85V010000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jan 1, 1985 · 53,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | LASER | 1985 | 53,000 |
| CHRYSLER | LEBARON | 1985 | 53,000 |
| CHRYSLER | NEW YORKER | 1985 | 53,000 |
| DODGE | 600 | 1985 | 53,000 |
| DODGE | DAYTONA | 1985 | 53,000 |
| DODGE | LANCER | 1985 | 53,000 |
| DODGE | OMNI | 1985 | 53,000 |
| DODGE | SHELBY | 1985 | 53,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | CARAVELLE | 1985 | 53,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 85V010000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.