NHTSA recall campaign
80V139000
ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATIONReported1980-10-21Affected355,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE HOSES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED FROM A DEFECTIVE RUBBER COMPOUND. WHEN SUBJECTED TO CONTINUOUS HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES, THESE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY AND VAPOR RETURN HOSES WITH A TYPE CONSTRUCTED OF HIGH TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →