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Recall for Dodge B300 1981

Defect in STRUCTURE : BODY : BUMPERS

Problem:
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.

Corrective action:
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.

This potentially affects/affected 616 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:19840917.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19800801.

End date of manufacturing:19830701.

Regulation Part Number:571.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:301.