Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 85V010000 · announced January 1, 1985 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 53,000 units affected

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.

What to do

REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER TURBO ENGINE. SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Chrysler Laser
• 1985 Chrysler Lebaron
• 1985 Chrysler New Yorker
• 1985 Dodge 600
• 1985 Dodge Daytona
• 1985 Dodge Lancer
• 1985 Dodge Omni
• 1985 Dodge Shelby
• 1985 Plymouth Caravelle

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