Recall 96V-002
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country and 4 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-002
- Reported
- January 16, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 265,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
The risk
This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
The fix
Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Note: 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 chrysler at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town And Country 1996
- Dodge Caravan 1996
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1996
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1996
- Plymouth Voyager 1996