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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E091000 | AIRTEX PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 24358 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/02/2006 | 11/02/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos. e7089m, e7094m, e7113m, and e7129m, manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006. these fuel pump modules were sold as aftermarket for use in certain daimlerchrysler vehicles listed above. silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper valve restricting the flow of fuel to the fuel pump module. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact airtex toll-free at 1-866-867-3759. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||
| 2601000 | 10/01/2000 | 615694 | Information regarding updates to the fuel system service procedures. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/04/2011 | 347000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the fuel tank was full to capacity at the time of the failure and fuel was spilled onto the highway. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the fuel tank detached as a result of both straps fracturing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 347,000. | |||
| 06/04/2011 | 347000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan . the contact stated that the vehicle gas tank fell off. the contact mentioned that a full tank of gas had spilled. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the gas tank drop as a result of both straps braking. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 347,000. pm | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 6000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 |
| Gas fumes were leaking throughout the vehicle. the gas smell had become overwhelming when the vehicle had been driven for awhile. a recall has been issued for this make/model, and year. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vine although the same defects applied to this vehicle. *ak recall # 03e053000 *scc *jb | |||
| 53583 | |||
| The consumer smelled gas. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician discovered that gas was leaking. the cause was unknown. please describe further. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 03/28/2002 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa# 00 v 268 000/fuel leakage: consumer states that the dealer, duluth dodge in duluth, mn. phone# 218/720-6123 is unable to honor recall because no parts are available. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/19/2008 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2008 dodge caravan about 2 years ago from elite motors in victorville. the car was not smoked at the time of purchase and had to be done so about 1 month later. they said they had a hard time getting it to pass and then it passed but when i got it back i smogged it and it failed. elite motos said they would work with me on resolving things but they never did. since i've had the vehicle there has been a loud slapping noise coming from the air conditioner, the fuel pump has been replaced, two tires have blown, several sets of front break pads have been replaced, 2 battery's have been replaced, and within the last month both front and rear brakes/master brake cylinder/calipers/water pump/radiator has been replaced. my car is again in the shop because my engine light and air bag lights have come on, there are no brake lights, and my car was hesitating and loosing power intermittently with a clunking coming from the engine. my mechanic tells me that i will need a new engine. also, the vehicle was involved in an accident a few months ago. i had asked geiko if when they did the body work - would they also look for things mechanically wrong just to make sure everything was o.k. they said they would, the shop (performance in victorville said they would and gave me a business card of the guy they refer things out to but they never did? point of impact is listed at 6. rear. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/28/2007 | 126000 | 1 | 10/27/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed a strong gasoline smell inside the vehicle. the engine warning indicator light illuminated. the mechanic stated that the smell was caused by fuel leaking from the crossover tube. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). the current and failure mileages were 126,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 10/14/2005 | 69682 | 1 | 09/15/2005 |
| Dt: the contact complained that the fuel injection fuel rail was leaking. he smelled a gas odor coming from the van and had it inspected by a mechanic. the smell was coming from the leak. it has been leaking for the past four weeks. the contact took the van to a mechanic for service and repairs. after contacting the dealer and manufacturer he discovered that this vehicle was not covered under a recall at this time.*ak updated 1/4/2006 - the vehicle leaked fuel each time the ignition was turned. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 11 | ||
| In november, i had filed lemon law on my 2000 dodge caravan due to the numerous failed attempts to repair leaky fuel injectors. i lost the arbitration because it was determined to be not safety related. but according to nhsta campaign # 00v268000, the probelm was safety realated. so dodge and the state of hawaii (where i lived when lemon law was filed) have lied and i have been driving a fire bomb waiting to happen. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 34000 | 1 | ||
| Location and texture of the fuel tank posses a safety hazard per consumer. the tank isn't protected, and a staple was able to puncture the tank, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2003 | 39530 | 1 | 12/06/2002 |
| Plastic fuel tank ruptured no protection around fuel tank. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 02/07/2001 | ||
| About a quart of gasoline started leaking from under the car when filled up. replaced the clamp between the hose and gas tank. the leak occured again when filled up the next time. dealer said the tank was bowed and replaced the gas tank, fuel hose and o ring. no more problem | |||
| 05/05/2000 | |||
| Gas tank ruptured. dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/08/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving consumer smelled a strong gas odor coming from the vents. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to resolve the problem. *ak | |||