Recalls for 1978 Dodge D300

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12/2/2023 Sheriff's log

THE HAZZARD RANGE HERALD
4:51 PM Saturday 12/2/2023
Hazzard Range County Sheriffs office Sergeant Cathy Trejo was dispatched to the 300 block of Canal St in Mars ( central part of the county ) to assist County volunteer Fire Station 4 ( Mars ) with a report of fire . It was a false alarm with the fire ,but a burglary /vandalism report was taken . Scene cleared .

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description

Consequence

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
An intermediate steering shaft containing a mismatched pot coupling assembly may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This coupling may have an oversized serration diameter. An oversized serration could prevent the coupling from adequately tightening onto the gear or shaft splines.

Consequence

Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement shaft coupling.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks and utility trucks.system: steering; steering shaft coupling.consequences of defect: coupling slippage could occur which could result inloss of steering control without prior warning and a vehicle accident.note: if slippage occurs, a raspy noise will be apparent in the steeringsystem, accompanied by excessive free play when the steering wheel is turned.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The fuel tubes (fuel tank to pump) on the involved vehicles may be routed such that tube to underbody reinforcement flange interference may result during vehicle operation. Tube abrasion caused by such interference may result in fuel leakage.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Dealer will reroute the fuel tube or install a new fuel tube, if damaged, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel lines.consequences of defect: leaking fuel in the presence of a source of ignitioncould lead to a vehicle fire and passenger injuries.