Recalls for HORIZON PLYMOUTH, CHRYSLER CORPORATION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, Feb 08, 1978
A recall was issued on Feb 08, 1978 for HORIZON PLYMOUTH, manufactured by CHRYSLER CORPORATION, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY problems. THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN COMPLETELY FILLED. THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR FLOOR CARPET FASTENERS PENETRATING THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE OF CARPET FASTENERS ACROSS THE REAR SEAT AREA. IF ANY FASTENERS ARE FOUND, THEY WILL BE REMOVED, THE FLOOR PAN HOLES SEALED, AND THE FUEL TANK DROPPED AND INSPECTED FOR NAIL HOLES. IF HOLES ARE FOUND, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE, OCCUPANTINJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.