THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE WHICH IS ACTIVATED
— Recall Campaign #82V091000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE WHICH IS ACTIVATED THROUGH A COILED CURRENT CARRYING WIRE (A SOLENOID). A SHORT IN THE SOLENOID COULD CAUSE SPARKING AT THE ATTACHING SCREWS OF THE SOLENOID.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,234 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82V091000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | September 22, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82V091000 |
| Units affected: | 5,234 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE WHICH IS ACTIVATED THROUGH A COILED CURRENT CARRYING WIRE (A SOLENOID). A SHORT IN THE SOLENOID COULD CAUSE SPARKING AT THE ATTACHING SCREWS OF THE SOLENOID.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- A SOLENOID GROUND WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED, BY THE DEALER, TO PREVENT SPARKING OF SOLENOID.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER PIPE CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ELECTRICAL SPARKING AT THE SOLENOID ATTACHING SCREWSCOULD IGNITE ANY FUEL VAPORS THAT MAY BE PRESENT AT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE CAP.PERSONAL INJURY AND FIRE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.