Storage: tank assemblyRecall 81V-019 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 81V-019 covers 14 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL STEP TYPE REAR BUMPER AND A 22-GALLON STEEL FUEL TANK MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REAR IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR.
The fix
THE 22-GALLON STEEL FUEL TANK AND ASSOCIATED PLUMBING AND HARDWARE COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A 36-GALLON PLASTIC FUEL TANK, INCLUDING PLUMBING AND HARDWARE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL STEP-TYPE BUMPER AND A22-GALLON STEEL FUEL TANK.SYSTEM: FUEL; STEEL FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF FUEL SPILLAGE OCCURS UPON IMPACT AND AN IGNITIONSOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD START AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
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, 1980 to September 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.