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Safety recall · 79V231000

Fuel system: tank assembly Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on October 22, 1979. It covers about 13,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
79V231000
Reported
Oct 22, 1979
Vehicles
13,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

In some cases, the universal joint may penetrate the wall of the fuel tank. Insufficient clearance between the frame mounted plastic fuel tank and the driveline propeller shaft may allow contact between the shaft universal joint and the tank.

The fix

The dealer will install a shield between the fuel tank and propeller shaft universal joint to maintain the required clearance. This will be done at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: motorhomes.System: fuel; tank assembly.Consequences of defect: penetration in the wall of the fuel tank will result infuel leakage. This could lead to a vehicle fire and passenger injuries.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V231000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1979 Dodge M Series-Mobilhome11-

Questions

Is the 79V231000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 79V231000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 79V231000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on October 22, 1979. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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