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Plymouth Fury Recall 83V108: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

NHTSA campaign 83V108, reported October 26, 1983, 2,400 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V108CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
HEAT SHEILDS ARE BEING SENT DIRECTLY TO FLEET OWNERS, WHO MAY EITHER INSTALL THEM PERSONALLY OR ARRANGE FOR DEALER INSTALLATION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST; MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE MAY START IN THE REAR SEAT CUSHION AND SPREADTHROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Diplomat1982
Plymouth Fury1982