Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 75V-183 · Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 75V-183 covers 2,000 Dodge vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V183000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
DODGE TRUCKS CAMPAIGN NO 141T.MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 440 CIDENGINE.POSSIBILITY THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MUFFLERS WERE INSTALLED UPSIDEDOWN, RESULTING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE MUFFLERS TO BOTH THE BODY FLOOR ANDTHE REAR HANGER RUBBER STRAP.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THERE IS A POSSIBILITYOF IGNITING THE FLOOR MATERIAL AND/OR THE HANGER RUBBER STRAP DUE TO CLOSEPROXIMITY EXPOSURE TO MUFFLER TEMPERATURES.(CORRECT BY ROTATING MUFFLER TOTHE PROPER INSTALLATION POSITION).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.