1978 DODGE W100 RECALL - #78V036000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 DODGE W100 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1976 - 9/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/14/1978 |
| # Affected |
20,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEMS FOR BLOCKAGE AND CORRECT, IF NECESSARY. FUEL TANKS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CRACKING OF THE FRONT PANEL AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAINCRACKS WHICH MAY PERMIT FUEL OR VAPOR LEAKAGE INTO THE CAB INTERIOR. THIS ISDUE TO INTERNAL PRESSURE BUILDUP CAUSED BY BLOCKAGE OF THE TANK VENT SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN LEAKAGE OCCURS, AFIRE COULD RESULT AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1978 DODGE W100 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 DODGE W100 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 DODGE W100 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1978 DODGE W100 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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