Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-136 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-136 covers 14,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PRESENT POSITION OF THE FUEL HOSE MAY ALLOW IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. EXCESSIVE CHAFING COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AND RECLAMP THE FUEL HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND,POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1977 to March 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.