Vehicle recall 78V036000 · February 17, 1978
Dodge D100, D200 and 4 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the fuel tank vent systems for blockage and correct, if necessary. Fuel tanks will be inspected for cracking of the front panel and replaced, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: the fuel tanks on the involved vehicles may containcracks which may permit fuel or vapor leakage into the cab interior. This isdue to internal pressure buildup caused by blockage of the tank vent system.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when leakage occurs, afire could result and cause personal injury to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 14, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge D100 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Dodge D200 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Dodge D300 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Dodge W100 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Dodge W200 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Dodge W300 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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