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NHTSA Recall 73V011000: Delivery (fuel system)

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149,056 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Dodge Charger.

149,056
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
1973
owners notified (February 19)
NHTSA campaign73V011000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY
Report receivedJanuary 24, 1973
Owner notificationFebruary 19, 1973
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Chrysler campaign no 146.built july thru dec.1972 w/6-cylinder engine.possibility of fuel leakage due to metal fatigue and cracking at the extrudedfuel pump outlet and/or the seal of the fuel pump integral filter.the metalfatigue is caused by deficiencies in the pump and fuel line vibration.theleak at the fuel filter is aresult of inadequate seating.either of thesedefects could result in an engine compartment fire.(correct by inspecting andtake necessary corrective action.)

Vehicles covered by recall 73V011000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Charger1972, 1973
Dodge Coronet1972, 1973
Dodge Dart1972, 1973
Dodge Polara1972, 1973
Plymouth Fury1972, 1973
Plymouth Satellite1972, 1973
Plymouth Valiant1972, 1973

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.