Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-195 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-195 covers 13 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V195000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILTER INLET, OUTLET, AND VAPOR RETURN FUEL LINE HOSES MAY DETERIORATE IF CONTINUOUSLY EXPOSED TO UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES GENERATED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IF HOSES FAIL, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL HYPALON RUBBER HOSES TO REPLACE NEOPRENE HOSES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL H0SE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.