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Safety recall · 85V010000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 1, 1985. It covers about 53,000 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
85V010000
Reported
Jan 1, 1985
Vehicles
53,000
Area
Fuel system

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.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.2 Liter turbo engine. System: fuel hose.

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 Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V010000.
  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
1985 Chrysler Laser64D
1985 Chrysler Lebaron126F
1985 Chrysler New Yorker73F
1985 Dodge 60025D
1985 Dodge Daytona04B
1985 Dodge Lancer05F
1985 Dodge Omni05D
1985 Dodge Shelby02C
1985 Plymouth Caravelle13C

Questions

Is the 85V010000 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 85V010000?

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 85V010000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 1, 1985. 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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