NHTSA recall campaign
83V108000
ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATIONReported1983-10-26Affected2,400 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer remedy
HEAT SHEILDS ARE BEING SENT DIRECTLY TO FLEET OWNERS, WHO MAY EITHER INSTALL THEM PERSONALLY OR ARRANGE FOR DEALER INSTALLATION.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →