Make : CHRYSLER | Model : E CLASS | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19820801 - 19820901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V091000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19820917 | Date Received by ODI: 19820922 | Date Added to Database: 19821008 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5234 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE WHICH IS ACTIVATED THROUGH A COILED CURRENT CARRYING WIRE (A SOLENOID). A SHORT IN THE SOLENOID COULD CAUSE SPARKING AT THE ATTACHING SCREWS OF THE SOLENOID. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A SOLENOID GROUND WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED, BY THE DEALER, TO PREVENT SPARKING OF SOLENOID. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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