Recall 80E003000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System, Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

NHTSA recall 80E003000 · announced January 29, 1980 · Maremont · 49 units affected

The problem

SOME OF THE INVOLVED PIPES WERE SHIPPED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD CLAMPED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PIPE.

What to do

THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPAIR DEFECTIVE PIPE BY INSTALLING A HEAT SHIELD OR WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT PIPE, IF NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EXHAUST EXTENSION PIPES.SYSTEM: EXHAUST; MAREMONT EXTENSION PIPE, PART NO. ES 6397.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE EXHAUST PIPE SHOULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH DRYGRASS OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VEGETATION, THE HEAT OF THE PIPE COULD START A FIREAND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

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