Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
03E053000WIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION E (Equipment)68563MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/24/200310/31/2003
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrective SummaryWix 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.
NotesThis 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
140020704/05/200710021668Cleaning procedure for the mechanical throttle body. *kb06/15/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1400102A10/07/2002140010210000310Fuel cap difficult to remove. *tt02/21/2003
140010205/06/2002634090Subject regarding fuel cap difficult to remove. *slc09/27/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
080240111/02/2001628184A condition may exist where the fuel gauge indicator visibly drops 1/4 to 1/2 tank while driving. *tt03/06/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12/19/201198000
 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.
12/19/201198000
 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
12/19/201198000
 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
05/13/200891300
 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
01/01/1901350002
 2002 dodge caravan's fuel pump is defective. the battery also failed. *kb *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11/12/20041
 Most of the hoses are leaking due to plastic clips not holding in cold weather.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
11/20/20024132311/18/2002
 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
09/16/2003203/29/2003
 Puncture in gasoline tank and defective bearing in alternator.*mr *cb the brakes were in need of replacement as well. *jb