1978 DODGE M300 RECALL - #78V105000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
POOR CLAMPING OF THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOSE TO THE INLET TUBE AND CARBURETOR NIPPLE COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 DODGE M300 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1977 - 4/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/1978 |
| # Affected |
11,800 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
POOR CLAMPING OF THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOSE TO THE INLET TUBE AND CARBURETOR NIPPLE COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FUEL INLET HOSE CLAMPS AND CHECK THE FUEL TUBE ROUTING TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SECURE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH 44O CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN LEAKAGE OCCURS,AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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