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 | |||||
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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 |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
1400207 | 04/05/2007 | 10021668 | Cleaning procedure for the mechanical throttle body. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
1400102A | 10/07/2002 | 1400102 | 10000310 | Fuel cap difficult to remove. *tt | 02/21/2003 |
1400102 | 05/06/2002 | 634090 | Subject regarding fuel cap difficult to remove. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
0802401 | 11/02/2001 | 628184 | A condition may exist where the fuel gauge indicator visibly drops 1/4 to 1/2 tank while driving. *tt | 03/06/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
12/19/2011 | 98000 | ||
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact smelled an overpowering gasoline odor from the vehicle and then noticed that gasoline was leaking from the fuel line. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 98,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
12/19/2011 | 98000 | ||
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact smelled an overpowering gasoline odor from the vehicle and then noticed that gasoline was leaking from the fuel line. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 98,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
12/19/2011 | 98000 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact smelled gas coming from the vehicle when he noticed gas coming from the fuel line. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and the failure mileages were 98,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||
05/13/2008 | 91300 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated that due to the age of the original fuel filter, he replaced it with an aftermarket filter (recall number 03e053000) on may 13, 2008. the new filter leaked fuel underneath the vehicle the following day. the current mileage was 92,500 and failure mileage was 91,300. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
01/01/1901 | 35000 | 2 | |
2002 dodge caravan's fuel pump is defective. the battery also failed. *kb *nm | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
11/12/2004 | 1 | ||
Most of the hoses are leaking due to plastic clips not holding in cold weather.*ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
11/20/2002 | 4132 | 3 | 11/18/2002 |
Consumer states battery service light came on indicating highs voltage or low voltage. dealer has inspected the vehicle several time and could not duplicate or correct the problem. ts the consumer stated that the air bag light would come on while making turns and during normal driving. (the battery system failure and fuel tank both had recalls) scc | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
09/16/2003 | 2 | 03/29/2003 | |
Puncture in gasoline tank and defective bearing in alternator.*mr *cb the brakes were in need of replacement as well. *jb |