VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #83V103000
VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN AN IMPACT TEST FROM THE REAR, THE BUMPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE DEFORMED ENOUGH TO ALLOW CONTACT OF A SUPPORT BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 616 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
83V103000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 27, 1983 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 83V103000 |
| Units affected: | 616 |
- Description:
- VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN AN IMPACT TEST FROM THE REAR, THE BUMPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE DEFORMED ENOUGH TO ALLOW CONTACT OF A SUPPORT BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE FRAME REINFORCEMENTS PLUS TWO LOAD-BEARING RUB STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE IMPACT SHIELDING. ADDITIONALLY, A CORNER OF THE BUMPER BRACKET WILL BE REMOVED.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL REAR STEP BUMPERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; REAR STEP BUMPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTACT OF THE BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK MAY RESULT INFUEL LEAKAGE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR ENDCOLLISION.