Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
NHTSA recall 82V091000 · announced September 22, 1982 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 5,234 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE WHICH IS ACTIVATED THROUGH A COILED CURRENT CARRYING WIRE (A SOLENOID). A SHORT IN THE SOLENOID COULD CAUSE SPARKING AT THE ATTACHING SCREWS OF THE SOLENOID.
What to do
A SOLENOID GROUND WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED, BY THE DEALER, TO PREVENT SPARKING OF SOLENOID.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER PIPE CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ELECTRICAL SPARKING AT THE SOLENOID ATTACHING SCREWSCOULD IGNITE ANY FUEL VAPORS THAT MAY BE PRESENT AT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE CAP.PERSONAL INJURY AND FIRE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.