Recall 81V019000: 1981 Dodge B200 and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 9, 1981

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

14vehicles

Model years

1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain vehicles equipped with optional step type rear bumper and a 22-gallon steel fuel tank may not comply with rear impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". If the vehicle is involved in a collision, fuel spillage could occur.

Remedy

The 22-gallon steel fuel tank and associated plumbing and hardware components will be replaced with a 36-gallon plastic fuel tank, including plumbing and hardware.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1981 Dodge B1000 complaints
• 1981 Dodge B2000 complaints
• 1981 Plymouth B2000 complaints