1978 DODGE COLT RECALL - #83V019000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY RUST IF EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 DODGE COLT |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1975 - 11/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/1983 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/1983 |
| # Affected |
160,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY RUST IF EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING SUPPORT STRAPS WITH GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK STRAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE STRAPS FAIL DUE TO RUST, THE FUEL TANK MAY FALLFROM POSITION OR TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND AFIRE. |
| See also |
1978 DODGE COLT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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