Vehicle recall 84V115000 · September 24, 1984

Dodge Ramcharger and Plymouth Trailbuster

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…

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

Summary: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V115000
Reported to NHTSA: September 24, 1984
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 13, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,800
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Recall 84V115000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Dodge Ramcharger (1980-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Plymouth Trailbuster (1980-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

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