1983 DODGE RAMCHARGER RECALL - #84V115000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS : UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR STEP BUMPER MAY NOT WITHSTAND A REAR END COLLISION SIMILAR TO THE FORCE CREATED IN TESTING; FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR UPON IMPACT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 DODGE RAMCHARGER |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1979 - 8/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
10/9/1984 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/13/1985 |
| # Affected |
8,800 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
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| Description |
VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR STEP BUMPER MAY NOT WITHSTAND A REAR END COLLISION SIMILAR TO THE FORCE CREATED IN TESTING; FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR UPON IMPACT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SKID PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEP BUMPERSBUT NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK SKID PLATES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY. |
| See also |
1983 DODGE RAMCHARGER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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