1982 DODGE B100 RECALL - #83V103000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : BUMPERS
VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN AN IMPACT TEST FROM THE REAR, THE BUMPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE DEFORMED ENOUGH TO ALLOW CONTACT OF A SUPPORT BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 DODGE B100 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 7/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/1983 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/17/1984 |
| # Affected |
616 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
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| Description |
VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN AN IMPACT TEST FROM THE REAR, THE BUMPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE DEFORMED ENOUGH TO ALLOW CONTACT OF A SUPPORT BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE FRAME REINFORCEMENTS PLUS TWO LOAD-BEARING RUB STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE IMPACT SHIELDING. ADDITIONALLY, A CORNER OF THE BUMPER BRACKET WILL BE REMOVED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL REAR STEP BUMPERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; REAR STEP BUMPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTACT OF THE BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK MAY RESULT INFUEL LEAKAGE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR ENDCOLLISION. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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