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Vehicle recall 83V103000 · September 27, 1983

Dodge B100, B200 and 1 more model

Vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In an impact test from the rear, the bumper support structure deformed enough to allow contact of a support bracket with the fuel tank.
Remedy
All recalled vehicles will receive frame reinforcements plus two load-bearing rub strips and protective impact shielding. Additionally, a corner of the bumper bracket will be removed.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with special rear step bumpers.system: structure; rear step bumper.consequences of defect: contact of the bracket with the fuel tank may result infuel leakage and the possibility of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear endcollision.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
83V103000
Reported to NHTSA
September 27, 1983
Filed by
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification
September 17, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected
616
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Recall 83V103000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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