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NHTSARecalled Oct 22, 1979 · #79V231000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

IN SOME CASES, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY PENETRATE THE WALL OF THE FUEL TANK. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRAME MOUNTED PLASTIC FUEL TANK AND THE DRIVELINE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT AND THE TANK.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SHIELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice