Dodge, Plymouth 1978 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled February 8, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V026000 · Dodge
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE OF CARPET FASTENERS ACROSS THE REAR SEAT AREA. IF ANY FASTENERS ARE FOUND, THEY WILL BE REMOVED, THE FLOOR PAN HOLES SEALED, AND THE FUEL TANK DROPPED AND INSPECTED FOR NAIL HOLES. IF HOLES ARE FOUND, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED.
Units
3,000 units
Description
THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN COMPLETELY FILLED. THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR FLOOR CARPET FASTENERS PENETRATING THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE OF CARPET FASTENERS ACROSS THE REAR SEAT AREA. IF ANY FASTENERS ARE FOUND, THEY WILL BE REMOVED, THE FLOOR PAN HOLES SEALED, AND THE FUEL TANK DROPPED AND INSPECTED FOR NAIL HOLES. IF HOLES ARE FOUND, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED.
Product
Dodge HORIZON · Dodge OMNI
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →