1978 PLYMOUTH VOLARE RECALL - #77V179000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL SUPPLY TUBE, ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT INTERFERES WITH THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET. THIS TUBE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 PLYMOUTH VOLARE |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/17/1977 |
| # Affected |
241 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL SUPPLY TUBE, ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT INTERFERES WITH THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET. THIS TUBE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUEL TUBE AND FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET CLEARANCE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO MAKE SURE THAT THE TUBE IS SECURELY CLIPPED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE TO THE BRACKET AS WELL AS OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED FROM THIS CONTACT WITH THE CROSSMEMBER BRACKET, IT WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL LINES; FUEL SUPPLY TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED CONTACT WITH THE BRACKET MAY EVENTUALLYPUNCTURE THE TUBE AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE. A FIRE MAY PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| See also |
1978 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1978 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER ARM
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Comments
12/29/2013 - [email protected]
The swing arm broke at the bushing mount, like breaking a washer in half. Will Chrysler replace it?