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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V443000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/25/2003 to 09/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5911 | 12/15/2003 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/04/2003 | 11/05/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. owner notification began on december 15, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c38.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V313000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 04/16/2004 to 06/20/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 8108 | 08/09/2004 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/29/2004 | 06/30/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pump. the recall will begin on august 9, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||||
| 10182004 | 10/18/2004 | 10013985 | Down stream fuel system. *eh | 04/27/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Fuel pump in 2004 dodge stratus, needs to be replaced, however i've notice these makes and models stratus do have a recall problem. *tr | |||
| 03/17/2006 | 190000 | 1 | 08/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated during filling up the vehicle, the gas tank does not click alerting the contact it is full causing gasoline spillage. the dealership has not been alerted. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/22/2007 | 75000 | 20 | 07/14/2007 |
| Every since i have had this car, there has been a problem with this car stalling while i am driving. i called the 800 number for dodge to let them know that i saw that they had a recall for the problem that i am having only to be told that my car is not covered in this recall. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2007 | 73139 | 1 | 07/17/2003 |
| The events leading up the failure of my vehicle were, the car kept turning off. i could restart it afterwards without a problem. i took the vehicle to the dodge dearlership and was told i needed a new transmission. this was repaired under the warranty. afterwards, the car stalled a few times and i could restart. the last time it stalled i could not restart it and i was told by the dealership that i needed a new fuel pump. i paid for the repair services and the next searched the recalls on the internet. i just want my $724.13 refunded. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v443000, regarding the fuel system/fuel pump and another nhtsa recall, # 04v313000, regarding the fuel system/fuel pump as well. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2006 | 51445 | 1 | 12/05/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds or while at an idle, the engine stalled without warning. although this was intermittent in nature, afterwards the engine was easily restarted. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who was unable to duplicate the problem. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v443000, regarding the fuel system and another nhtsa recall, # 04v313000, regarding the fuel system as well. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 12/28/2004 | 9300 | 1 | 12/23/2004 |
| Pressure build-up in the gas tank caused the fuel pump ass'y seal to blow out and gas to pour out on the ground as well as fumes in the vehicle. i had also smelled gas on the 23rd when i first had filled it up on the day of purchase. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/20/2006 | 51445 | 1 | 12/05/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds or while at an idle, the engine stalled without warning. although this was intermittent in nature, afterwards the engine was easily restarted. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who was unable to duplicate the problem. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v443000, regarding the fuel system and another nhtsa recall, # 04v313000, regarding the fuel system as well. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 25000 | 1 | |
| When driving fuel gauge dropped to empty. as a result, consumer was forced to put fuel into the vehicle everyday. *ak | |||