Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 83V-108 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 83V-108 covers 2,400 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN IN THE REAR SEAT AREA. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD WAS OMITTED DURING MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FLEET CARS. REAR SEAT CUSHIONS MAY BE SCORCHED BY HEAT.
The fix
HEAT SHEILDS ARE BEING SENT DIRECTLY TO FLEET OWNERS, WHO MAY EITHER INSTALL THEM PERSONALLY OR ARRANGE FOR DEALER INSTALLATION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST; MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE MAY START IN THE REAR SEAT CUSHION AND SPREADTHROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE 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, 1981 to July 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.