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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03E053000 | WIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION | E (Equipment) | 68563 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/24/2003 | 10/31/2003 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, dodge caravan, and plymouth voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. nor any dailmerchrysler dealers. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wix at 704-864-6711. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager, and dodge caravan minivansor any other products manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V268000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 02/15/1995 to 09/05/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1163000 | 01/25/2002 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/13/2000 | 09/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. owner notification began on january 25, 2002. due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. however, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. 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 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 881 | 06/01/2000 | 614185 | Customer satisfaction notification regarding fuel pump module. *tt | 10/12/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/05/2011 | 127000 | ||
| My 2000 chrysler town and country van which i purchased new from a braun mobility dealer in oklahoma has smelled like gas for a long time. i especially noticed it after i filled up the tank. i thought that it was from being over filled. the smell continued to get worse so i finally investigated further with my dealer. i was told that the braun mobility corporation had to remove the original chrysler fuel tank and install a braun fuel tank for the mobility portion of the van to work. the van has a ramp that allows a wheelchair access. the dealer informed me that they have had 9 braun fuel tanks leak due to a warp in the plastic braun tank. my van has never been wrecked, it has always been stored in a garage, it is in almost new condition and is all original. i have never heard of a gas tank not outlasting a car. my intentions are to keep this van for as long as it is practical. the braun conversion is very expensive but is worth almost nothing on the used market. i consider this issue to be worth of a recall . i also consider this issue to be a major life safety concern that needs to be investigated immediatley before somebody dies. the mechanic at the dealer told me not to drive the car under any cirmcumstances until the new tank is installed. the new tank was installed and i noticed it is a totally new and improved design that supposedly doesn't warp. i have written braun through the braun dealer but have given up on getting a response. i understand replacing parts that have normal wear. transmissions go out, brakes wear out, air filters need changed, engines lose compression over time, spark plugs need replaced, but a gas tank? ive never heard of a gas tank warping and leaking fuel. am i crazy? | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Hankook p215/65r16 96t tire blow out on a 2000 chrysler town & country. tire was in good condition, no dry rot located on rear left side. have photos available showing blowout, condition of tire, almost a perfect cut from rim to rim. caused damage to fuel filler neck and fill port as well as damage to rear driver's side fender and surfical damage from tread of tire. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| Manufacturer has issued a recall for these minivans (#895) but will not pay for inspection and repair parts are not available to dealer. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could injure or kill passengers. shame on chrysler!*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 2 | 03/09/2002 | |
| Clockspring has failed leaving me without a horn and operational air bag. in addition the fuel pump is also not functioning properly. could this be related to the fuel injection system recall? | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/2007 | 110000 | 50 | 02/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that it would take twenty seconds for his vehicle to start. he also stated that he smelled fuel inside the vehicle. the mechanic stated that there was a leak in the fuel injection system. the dealer and manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in recall number 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). the failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 114,000. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 54000 | 1 | 08/28/2000 |
| The consumer smelled fuel. the dealer determined fuel leaked from the o- rings or fuel line. there was a recall, however the vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer smelled fuel. the dealer determined fuel leaked from the o- rings or fuel line. there was a recall, however the vehicle was not included in the recall.*mr | |||
| 03/22/2002 | |||
| Consumer received recall 00v26800/ manufacturer's recall notice 895. dealer had no parts available. consumer felt this was very dangerous because it dealt with gasoline. *ak | |||
| 01/22/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Brake fluid splashes out of master clylinder at filler extension,when vehicle moves. this extension is stamped #85572. the o ring is apparently letting the fluid by, as it sloshes around. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chrsyler town and country mini van. the contact stated that the ethanol and fuel dries out plastic. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the connector broke and gas leaked out of the vehicle. the dealer was not informed. the contact did not inform the manufacture. the contact repaired the vehicle. the current and failure mileages was approximately 58,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||