Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields

NHTSA recall 84V115000 · announced September 24, 1984 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 8,800 units affected

The problem

VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR STEP BUMPER MAY NOT WITHSTAND A REAR END COLLISION SIMILAR TO THE FORCE CREATED IN TESTING; FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR UPON IMPACT.

What to do

A FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SKID PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEP BUMPERSBUT NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK SKID PLATES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Dodge Ramcharger
• 1981 Dodge Ramcharger
• 1982 Dodge Ramcharger
• 1983 Dodge Ramcharger
• 1984 Dodge Ramcharger
• 1985 Dodge Ramcharger
• 1980 Plymouth Trailbuster
• 1981 Plymouth Trailbuster
• 1982 Plymouth Trailbuster
• 1983 Plymouth Trailbuster
• 1984 Plymouth Trailbuster
• 1985 Plymouth Trailbuster

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