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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E088000 | TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC | E (Equipment) | 39243 | 10/06/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/23/2006 | 10/26/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. these fuel pump modules are 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 | Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 140897 | 11/21/1997 | 6088884 | Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the fuel filler hose was loose and would not keep fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 168,000. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the fuel filler hose was loose and would not keep fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 168,000. kmj | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the fuel filler hose had loosened and would not keep the gas in the vehicle. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 168,000. tb | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 137 | 1 | |
| Loss of power and stalling. while on hills it has no power on me shuts off on me every week. said that i had to pay for fixing that dodge dealer isn't responsible for charges. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 04/10/1998 | |||
| There is a crack in intake manifold. manufacturer has been notified.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/04/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| While traveling 35mph vehicle stalled out. was not able to restart. vehicle towed to garage. was restarted at garage and test driven. nothing happened. however, much later problem reappeared. took vehicle to independent mechanic, and fuel pump assembly and fuel filter was replaced.*ak *slc | |||
| 10/25/1998 | 1 | 01/30/1998 | |
| Fuel pump failed. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/31/2001 | 1 | ||
| After fueling vehicle, consumer smelled fuel inside of vehicle. parked vehicle, and saw fuel gushing out from underneath. had vehicle towed to dealer , fuel filter had exploded, leaking fuel onto exhaust system.*ak *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Dealership found a leak during my inspection. need to make an appointment for repairs. decided to research this problem since my father-in-law had the same problem with his stratus. i found many problems listed by others, which led to this report being filed. something needs to be done since this seems to be a defect on these vehecles. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed. yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| While inserting fueling nozzle into tank fill - plastic housing around tank fill just inside fill door collapsed into body of vehicle with nozzle and drivers hand while refueling vehicle. *ak | |||
| When air gets into the gas tank it sets the engine check light on/off due to the cap being loose. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 13 | ||
| Sender continually fails. | |||