| Make : PLYMOUTH | Model : TRAILBUSTER | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19790901 - 19840801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V115000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850213 | Date Received by ODI: 19840924 | Date Added to Database: 19841009 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR STEP BUMPER MAY NOT WITHSTAND A REAR END COLLISION SIMILAR TO THE FORCE CREATED IN TESTING; FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR UPON IMPACT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SKID PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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