Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-165 · Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-165 covers 10 Dodge vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL PUMP TO CARBURETOR CONFIGURATION MAY BE INCORRECT DUE TO THE MISUSE OF COMPONENTS AND ROUTINGS. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT COMPONENTS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.