Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 80V-139 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 80V-139 covers 355,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE HOSES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED FROM A DEFECTIVE RUBBER COMPOUND. WHEN SUBJECTED TO CONTINUOUS HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES, THESE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY AND VAPOR RETURN HOSES WITH A TYPE CONSTRUCTED OF HIGH TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A CRACKED HOSE WOULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINEAREA WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL 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 August 1, 1978 to November 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.