1981 DODGE B200 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
81V019000 on 03/05/1981
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1980 - 08/31/1980
Affected:
14
Defect:
Certain vehicles equipped with optional step type rear bumper and a 22-gallon steel fuel tank may not comply with rear impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". if the vehicle is involved in a collision, fuel spillage could occur.
Correction:
The 22-gallon steel fuel tank and associated plumbing and hardware components will be replaced with a 36-gallon plastic fuel tank, including plumbing and hardware.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with optional step-type bumper and a22-gallon steel fuel tank.system: fuel; steel fuel tank.consequences of defect: if fuel spillage occurs upon impact and an ignitionsource is present, a fire could start and personal injury could result.

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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