Dodge and Plymouth Recall 77V179000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 77V179000 · announced October 14, 1977 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 241 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL SUPPLY TUBE, ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT INTERFERES WITH THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET. THIS TUBE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUEL TUBE AND FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET CLEARANCE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO MAKE SURE THAT THE TUBE IS SECURELY CLIPPED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE TO THE BRACKET AS WELL AS OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED FROM THIS CONTACT WITH THE CROSSMEMBER BRACKET, IT WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL LINES; FUEL SUPPLY TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED CONTACT WITH THE BRACKET MAY EVENTUALLYPUNCTURE THE TUBE AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE. A FIRE MAY PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Dodge Aspen
• 1978 Plymouth Volare

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.