Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V184000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1992 to 07/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 722600 | 01/11/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/06/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. the fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. however, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during january 1999. 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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||
| RQ98018 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/07/1998 | 07/08/2002 | FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK | 98V184000 | |
| The thermoplastic fuel rails of these vehicles have cracks forming on the outlet rail, along the molding gate seams. | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||
| DP04007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/13/2004 | 10/27/2004 | FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS | ||
| On september 5, 2004, mr. robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsa's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition. | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 164000 | ||
| 1995 chrysler lhs fuel rail leak, gasoline pouring onto engine manifold (2nd owner of car) was reapired 8yrs ago for same issue at my own cost unaware of recall of fuel rail problem when purchased vehicle . dealer refuses to correct problem ..it has a recall for the fuel rail leaking and or o- rings failure for year and vin of vehicle they state it was done in 1999 | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 169700 | 1 | |
| Constant fuel vapor fumes of raw gas coming into the vehicle, recall campaign 98v184000 was done to the vehicle as the reinforcements are present, fumes occur daily with presence of fuel coming out of reinforcement area outlet fuel rail was not replaced. believe chrysler needs to replace the outlet fuel rail as per recall as reinforcements do not hold up. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 145000 | 1 | |
| 1995 chrysler lhs fuel o-ring and fuel rail problem fixed by dealer under a national recall. same issue has resurfaced with the fuel o-ring and fuel rail. dealer has indicated it will not be fixed now under the recall.. vehicle is a fire and explosion hazard and should be fixed under the recall. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 12/24/1998 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| No summary. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| While fuel tank was being filled, fuel was leaking. consumer had taken vehicle to dealer. they removed fuel tank for repairs, and found that rubber hose was cracked. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Fuel rails failed, causing gas to leak onto the engine. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 169700 | 1 | |
| Constant fuel vapor fumes of raw gas coming into the vehicle, recall campaign 98v184000 was done to the vehicle as the reinforcements are present, fumes occur daily with presence of fuel coming out of reinforcement area outlet fuel rail was not replaced. believe chrysler needs to replace the outlet fuel rail as per recall as reinforcements do not hold up. *tr | |||
| 02/26/2004 | 60000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 |
| Dt*: the contact stated in january 1999, a recall letter was received for the fuel injection system, nhtsa #98v184000. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the recall work was performed. in february 2004, fuel began to leak from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the o-rings were replaced. the manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement, but because the failure occurred after the one year warranty, the claim was denied. | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling noticed a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 03/27/2001 | |||
| Consumer smelled fuel inside vehicle. dealer found cracked fuel rail that spilled fuel onto engine manifold. *ak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle in for recall repairs on o-rings . when consumer picked up car there was a strong gas smell after recall was performed, consumer was charged the second time to see where the smell was coming from. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| The recall remedy has not sufficiently corrected the recall problem, the fuel injection delivery system continues to leak from the o-rings, recall number 98v184000. took vehicle to dealer, but did not correct the problem to owner's satisfaction. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/02/1999 | |||
| While driving vehicle started to sputter. took vehicle to dealership & was informed the fuel rail was leaking on the motor from the plastic line. the fuel rail needed to be replaced due to being cracked. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 1 | 05/31/1995 | |
| Fuel rail o-rings failed. | |||
| 06/28/1999 | 10 | 05/31/1995 | |
| Consumer received a recall/fuel leakage, upon having this defect repaired consumer has taken vehicle back to dealership 8 times. first time everything was replaced, repairs were done in february since then vehicle does not operate right, causing a number of other problems,.the vehicle is now over accelerating. dealership's # market motor company---330-726-7030. recall 98v-184000. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had difficulty with dealership when having recall repair (98v-184), additional items repaired as well as incorrect information on the invoice. mjs | |||
| 07/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel rail replaced prior to recall due to gas smell/gas leak onto motor. (98v-184) | |||
| 10/25/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank. fuel tanks leaks while driving. defects are described in recall number 98v184000. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 08/11/2007 | 175000 | 30 | 09/01/1997 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chrysler lhs. while driving 25 mph, strong gasoline fumes began to enter the passenger compartment. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer per nhtsa campaign id number 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). the dealer stated that the failure occurred with the driver side fuel rail, therefore rendering the recall as null and void even though the parts and failure were identical. no repairs were made. the vin and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 175,000. updated 01/02/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 10/12/2006 | 115489 | 1 | 09/10/2004 |
| Fuel rail cracked spilling fuel over the engine. took to mechanic for diagnosis, parts and labor 760.00. *nm | |||
| 05/12/2004 | 101000 | 10 | 06/01/2003 |
| This vehicle was purchased used. 2 weeks after purchase the rear brake bads failed causing them to grind on the rotors. brakes and rotors were replaced. drivers side seat support is broken. power steering pump has a leak. transmission clutches burned out requiring replacement. water pump failed along with failing timing belt & timing belt tensioner causing needed replacement. engine has several oil leaks. rack & pinion system is shifting, causing a thumping sound and vehicle shifting while cornering at times. selt belt on drivers side doesn't retract properly. brakes perform poorly, requiring excessive pedal to stop vehicle. fuel rail is leaking fuel, awaiting mechanic determination if it's covered under the recall. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/09/1999 | 5 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Power steering rack being replaced again - 4th time; power steering pump being replaced again - 5th time; right strut assembly replaced twice; transmission leakag; tranmission replaced; right tie rod replaced; right stabilizer link replaced; replace ending serpentine drive belt; repair gas tank leak; repair ac connector & wires; replaced ac compressor; replaced water pump; replaced timing belt - both the dealer and chrysler have been contacted on many occasions - currently vehicle is at dealer again to replace power steering pump and rack; however claim that parts are on national back order - vehicle has been at dealer for almost 2 weeks - this vehicle is very defective and appears to be unrepairable - one more than one occasion i was driving this auto when power steering went and rack split - should i be expected to ever behind the wheel of this vehicle again?? *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| Due to a malfunctioning sensor a portion of fuel is going into the oil system. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has made repairs. please provide any further details. *ak | |||