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NHTSA recall 83V108000

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Dodge Diplomat and 1 more

Reported Oct 26, 19832,400 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1981 – Jul 1, 1982

The defect

Excessive heat may be transferred to the vehicle floor pan in the rear seat area. This occurs because the muffler heat shield was omitted during manufacture of certain fleet cars. Rear seat cushions may be scorched by heat.

The remedy

Heat sheilds are being sent directly to fleet owners, who may either install them personally or arrange for dealer installation.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge Diplomat
1982
Plymouth Fury
1982

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust; muffler heat shield.consequences of defect: a fire may start in the rear seat cushion and spreadthroughout the vehicle, resulting in possible injury to passengers.