Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-212 · Dodge vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-212 covers 24,000 Dodge vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 1977.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected24,0005 models
ReportedNov 28, 1977Owners notified Jan 19, 1978
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V212000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FUEL TUBES (FUEL TANK TO PUMP) ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE ROUTED SUCH THAT TUBE TO UNDERBODY REINFORCEMENT FLANGE INTERFERENCE MAY RESULT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. TUBE ABRASION CAUSED BY SUCH INTERFERENCE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TUBE OR INSTALL A NEW FUEL TUBE, IF DAMAGED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITIONCOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGER INJURIES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.