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NHTSA recall 83V103000

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Dodge B100 and 2 more

Reported Sep 27, 1983616 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1980 – Jul 1, 1983

The 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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge B100
198119821983
Dodge B200
198119821983
Dodge B300
198119821983

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.