Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-010 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 85V-010 covers 53,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V010000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER TURBO ENGINE. SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.
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 October 1, 1984 to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.