Vehicle recall 79V231000 · October 22, 1979
1979 Dodge M Series-Mobilhome
In some cases, the universal joint may penetrate the wall of the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In some cases, the universal joint may penetrate the wall of the fuel tank. Insufficient clearance between the frame mounted plastic fuel tank and the driveline propeller shaft may allow contact between the shaft universal joint and the tank.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install a shield between the fuel tank and propeller shaft universal joint to maintain the required clearance. This will be done at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: fuel; tank assembly.consequences of defect: penetration in the wall of the fuel tank will result infuel leakage. This could lead to a vehicle fire and passenger injuries.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V231000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 22, 1979
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- November 14, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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 M Series-Mobilhome (1979): 1979
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