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Dodge Ramcharger Recall 84V115: Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

NHTSA campaign 84V115, reported September 24, 1984, 8,800 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V115CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Problem
VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR STEP BUMPER MAY NOT WITHSTAND A REAR END COLLISION SIMILAR TO THE FORCE CREATED IN TESTING; FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR UPON IMPACT.
Risk
Remedy
A FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SKID PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEP BUMPERSBUT NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK SKID PLATES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Ramcharger198019811982198319841985
Plymouth Trailbuster198019811982198319841985