NHTSA Recall 83V019000: Mounting (fuel system)

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 24, 1983, covering an estimated 160,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge Colt.

160,000

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1983

owners notified (March 24)

NHTSA campaign	83V019000
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING
Report received	February 24, 1983
Owner notification	March 24, 1983
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Fuel tank support straps on some of the involved vehicles may rust if exposed to road salt used for snow and ice removal.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealer will replace existing support straps with galvanized steel straps without charge.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel tank strap.consequences of defect: if the straps fail due to rust, the fuel tank may fallfrom position or to the ground, possibly resulting in a vehicle accident and afire.

Vehicles covered by recall 83V019000

Make and model	Model years
Dodge Colt	1977, 1978
Plymouth Arrow	1976, 1977, 1978

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.