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Recall 02V-215

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2001 to 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).

At a glance

Campaign number
02V-215
Reported
August 8, 2002
Vehicles affected
345,436 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle is involved in a rollover crash.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. Owner notification began august 12, 2002. 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler recall no.b23.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles