1978 CHECKER CHECKER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V006000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Visibility:defroster/defogger system

Manufactured:

07/31/1977 - 10/31/1978

Affected:

5,553

Defect:

Vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems", due to a missing defroster air outlet hole in the instrument panel. because the vehicles have only one outlet hole instead of two, as required, an inadequate supply of defroster air reaches the windshield. this results in a longer time period for complete defrosting.

Correction:

The dealer will drill the necessary 3/8 inch hole at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: defroster; windshield air outlet.consequences of defect: an undefrosted windshield obstructs the driver"s viewof the road and may lead to a vehicle accident.note: drivers are advised to allow adequate defrosting time to completely clearwindshield before driving vehicle.

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Campaign:

80V019000 on 03/06/1980

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Affected:

9,429

Defect:

Certain vehicles may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in the event of a collision from the rear, the fuel filler tube may be cut by contacting the frame rear crossmember.

Correction:

The dealer will install a protective sleeve over the existing fuel filler tube at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler tube.consequences of defect: resulting fuel leakage, in the presence of a source ofignition, could cause a fire and personal injury to passengers.

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