Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 99V216000 · announced August 9, 1999 · filed by Daimlerchrysler Corporation · 635,469 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.
The risk
IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
- 1996 Dodge Caravan
- 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1996 Plymouth Voyager
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.