Recall 99V-216
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country and 4 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-216
- Reported
- August 9, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 635,469 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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 from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town And Country 1996
- Dodge Caravan 1996
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1996
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1996
- Plymouth Voyager 1996