1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON RECALL - #78V026000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN COMPLETELY FILLED. THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR FLOOR CARPET FASTENERS PENETRATING THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1977 - 3/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/7/1978 |
| # Affected |
3,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN COMPLETELY FILLED. THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR FLOOR CARPET FASTENERS PENETRATING THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE OF CARPET FASTENERS ACROSS THE REAR SEAT AREA. IF ANY FASTENERS ARE FOUND, THEY WILL BE REMOVED, THE FLOOR PAN HOLES SEALED, AND THE FUEL TANK DROPPED AND INSPECTED FOR NAIL HOLES. IF HOLES ARE FOUND, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE, OCCUPANTINJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
| See also |
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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