Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-139 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 85V-139 covers 14,643 Jeep vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, SPILLS GASOLINE AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.
The fix
RECONNECT FUEL LINE FITTING, AS REQUIRED.
SYSTEM: FUEL LINE FITTING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: JEEPS EQUIPPED WITH 4 CYLINDER T.B.I. ENGINE.
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 July 1, 1985 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.