1983 DODGE B300 Recall

Campaign:

83V103000 on 10/20/1983

Component:

Structure:body:bumpers

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 06/30/1983

Affected:

616

Defect:

Vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in an impact test from the rear, the bumper support structure deformed enough to allow contact of a support bracket with the fuel tank.

Correction:

All recalled vehicles will receive frame reinforcements plus two load-bearing rub strips and protective impact shielding. additionally, a corner of the bumper bracket will be removed.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with special rear step bumpers.system: structure; rear step bumper.consequences of defect: contact of the bracket with the fuel tank may result infuel leakage and the possibility of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear endcollision.

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