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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V130000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1992 to 05/31/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 84600 | 10/26/1998 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/12/1998 | 06/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.3l engines. the 'o-rings' used to seal the interface of the fuel injector rail supply, return and cross over tubes are not as robust as those used in later model years. deterioration of the 'o-rings' can cause fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage in the engine compartment could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 26, 1998. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V184000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1992 to 07/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 722600 | 01/11/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/06/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. the fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. however, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during january 1999. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||
| RQ98018 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/07/1998 | 07/08/2002 | FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK | 98V184000 | |
| The thermoplastic fuel rails of these vehicles have cracks forming on the outlet rail, along the molding gate seams. | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||
| DP04007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/13/2004 | 10/27/2004 | FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS | ||
| On september 5, 2004, mr. robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsa's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition. | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/23/1998 | 2 | ||
| Raw fuel leaking from fuel rail where enteres the injectors on top part of engine. when dealer and factory service rep contacted they said that no sb for this vehicle on file. but convinced that this is same problem on other chrysler vehicle that there is sb on and ones having 3.3l engines nhtsa campaign id number 98v130000. | |||
| 12/31/1998 | |||
| There is a gas leak coming from some part on the vehicle, and the dealer can't determine where the gas is coming from. when getting into vehicle and driving consumer can smell the gas. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1998 | |||
| Vehicle isn't getting enough gas, and the consumer can't drive because of no gas. the vehicle is in the shop for repair service. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/02/1994 | ||
| Dealer refused to correct recall problem because not a eagle dealership. recall number 98v184000. *ak.et. | |||
| 02/14/1998 | |||
| Consumer began smelling gas and took vehicle to mechanic to be checked, the mechanic told her that the feul rail has a hole in it. consumer saw the gasoline running out onto the engine . *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 07/29/1993 | ||
| Fuel smell in engine compartment caused by leaks around three fuel injectors/fuel rail. *ak | |||
| On cold start, owner notices gasoline fumes entering compartment from unknown origin. please describe details. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Driver took vehicle in after receiving recall letter 98v130 concerning fuel injection o-ring leak. driver was smelling gas inside vehicle. upon picking up vehicle two days later, vehicle stalled, and was hit by another car. white smoke and gas were pouring out of exhaust. towed to a mechanic. mechanic stated that vehicle could have caught on fire. also, dealer may have pinched a gas line during the recall, and that caused stalling and gas shooting out.*ak consumer stated it is not a gas line that may not have been pinched, but maybe the o-ring, when the vehicle was taken to the mechanic, consumer was informed that the vehicle was out of gas and the problem was the intake gasket, oxygen inserts, egr valve and plugs, consumer stated that the vehicle contained gas, the mechanic informed consumer that the gas gauge was wrong, consumer states the vehicle was running fine until the recall was performed.*jb | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Manufacturer would not properly fix safety item during warranty and want to charge now. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| Fuel rail leak. this falls under the nhsta action number pe98014 and recall number 98v130000. | |||
| 12/20/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Fuel rail failed and leaked gas. | |||
| 01/02/1997 | 1 | 05/20/1994 | |
| Fuel rail cracked, causing fuel leak. | |||
| 12/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel rails leak. | |||
| 01/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line leak, deffect in the fuel rail. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/13/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failure, causing vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Vehicle hesistates/jerks when trying to accelerate, fuel pump was replaced. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Due the defective fuel lines/radiator, transmission lines, all of them cracked, causing an oil leak/anti-freeze leak and transmission leak, all of which may cause a fire. also the engine check light comes on. please provide further information. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 120000 | 1 | 03/28/2003 |
| Recall nhtsa# 98v184000. fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermostat fuel injection rail. the consumers vehicle had the same problem. dealer notified. *ak the dealership stated that the car was not in good condition to drive. the consumer wants to get this safety problem taken care of as soon as possible. *cb *jb | |||
| 08/25/2002 | 5 | 11/01/2098 | |
| I bought this car in 1998 and have had to fix it myself many times. i cannot afford to pay someone to fix it. but if there has ever been a lemon it is this car. i have to say the motor is a good one. but every thing surrounding it is junk. at this time it is in my moms garage and i'm still making payments on it and can't even drive it. right now it needs: 1.) timing belt 2.) wiring problem under dash-dome lights on all the time, a/c controls won't work properly. 3.) inner tie rods need replaced again-(4th time) 4.) spark plug wires go bad in about 12 months.(the good ones). 5.) tires are going bad every 6 months because of tierods. 6,) parking brake cable broke. 7.) catalytic converter. 8.) fuel rail o-rings need replaced. when it was running it was constantly dying on me while driving and while idling, and finally the other day (after replaceing the coil pack and an ignition relay) it died and wouln't restart at all.........................what can or will you do about this lemon that i have had to constantly fix for the whole 4 years that i have owned the car//???????????????? | |||
| 02/07/2002 | 0 | ||
| After noticing strong smell of fuel took vehicle to mechanic. mechanic indicated that there was a fuel leakage just like mentioned in recall 98 v 184 000. took vehicle to dealer, and they could not find the leakage. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Fuel rails spraying gas onto engine. the fuel rails were a national recall last year. our fuel rails were replaced by firkins chrysler plymouth. since that time we replaced the engine with another1993 eagel vision engine. the fuel rails began spraying gas on the engine in a large stream. firkins states they are not responsible for replacing the rails since they replaced them once. i do not understand why chrysler is not reponsible for a defective part that is the orginal part that came on the engine and is on recall. please assist me in this issue, we were charged $310.69 for a part that was defective from chrysler and clearly documented by the national recall. thank you. *ak | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Recall 98v184 can not be complete due to lack of parts. *slc | |||
| 01/24/2000 | |||
| Recall 98v184 000/fuel injection leakage: after waiting five or more hours for recall repairs to be made, dealer informed consumer that no parts were available, and they did not know when they would arrive. it hasbeen five weeks, and still no parts available. *ak | |||
| 02/17/2000 | |||
| Owner could smell fuel and see fuel leaking when looking under the hood. noticed the fuel rail leaking from the left side. however, only the right side of the fuel rail was included in manufacturer's recall # 790r, which was replaced about 18 months ago. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Right side fuel rail has been recalled due to leakage. left side now leaks. dealer tells me this is a common problem. why recall just the right side fuel rails? did eagle believe only the one side would leak? how many cars have burned? | |||
| 01/10/2000 | |||
| Left fuel rail is leaking fuel. the right fuel rail was replaced with a recall. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| The car is fairly new and we take very good care of the vehicle, since we have owned the car we have put 6,098 dollars into it, it would seem to me that when you buy a car for 12,000 dollars it should run very well for at least 5 years. thank you ed russell. no safety defect mentione din summary. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Fuel rail failure prior to recall notice (98v-184), unable to perform repair due to lack of parts. | |||
| 12/18/1998 | 2 | ||
| Failure of the fuel rail o-rings prior to recall notice replaced component with same faulty component (15-feb-96), vehicle fire due to failed replacement. | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| Had received recall notice 98v184000 in the mail concerning fuel leaks. contacted dealer & was informed no parts available. been calling off & on every since & still no parts. *ak | |||
| 01/23/1999 | |||
| 790. when the vehicle was taken for recall remedy, both sides were leaking. dealer could only replace o-rings to side indicated on the recall notice. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Fuel injection delivery system is leaking fuel from both sides of the sealing o ring, or hair lines which cracked and the fuel is coming out of the rails. recall should cover both sides, since both sides need to be repaired to be safe from fire. *ak. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Fuel injector rail supply and crossover tubes are leaking from both ends.vehicle taken to dealer and informed that the vehicle was not under mfr. recall/ nhtsa recall # 98v-130 000. consumer was also informed that vehicle may not have a 3.3l engine as stated, but the same symptom as explained in nhtsa recall notice. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1996 | |||
| When driving can smell gas. vehicle runs hard, and there is a fuel leak within the fuel rail, and the fuel is getting onto engine. when cutting the vehicle off there is smoke coming from the front of the vehicle, and one can smell gas.vehicle was in the shop for repairs, and the dealer noticed the leak coming from the fuel rails. *ak | |||
| 12/25/1998 | |||
| O ring seals cracked, causing a fuel leak which may result in a fire. there is a recall 98v184000, but this vehicle is not included although has the same problem. since the time of this report, this vehicle has been included in the recall, and repairs have been made. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed the vehicle started stalling and cutting off, which caused the consumer to take the vehicle into the dealer who noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel rails. the dealer repair the fuel rail's. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1998 | |||
| Recall 98v130000//787; smelled gasoline , found a leak, o-rings were worn out and leaking gas over the motor. fire started. consumer stopped the fire with very minimum damage. dealer contacted, and repair work was done by the consumer at consumer expense. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 09/07/1996 | |
| Fuel rail failed, leaked gasoline all over engine,resulting in gasoline odor. | |||
| 02/20/1996 | |||
| Fuel injector failure, vehicle caught on fire while driving under the hood compartment fire ea95-028 active*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 03/31/2000 | 65785 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Campaigns 98v184000 and 98v130000 concern fuel leakage on the 1993 eagle vision. on may 13, 1999 the o rings were replaced on my eagle by the previous owner. on march 31, 2000, after purchasing the car i had to take my care in to a garage due to the strong smell of gasoline. the repair shop found a gas leak. they replaced the fuel rail gasket which cost a total of $214.02. i believe the cause of this problem was caused by the leakage of the o rings. the replacement of the fuel rail gasket should be covered under campaign no. 98v130000. i am requesting reimbursement for the $214.02. also, i would like to know if there is anything alse i should do to make the car safer such as having the engine fuel rail replaced, which it appears wasn't done when the o rings were replaced by the previous owner. | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 148650 | 3 | 06/05/1995 |
| Amendment to nhtsa odi complaint number 10066149. fuel rail/injection system fuel line o-ring leak. reference nhtsa 98v184000/chrysler recall 790. 1) 1 incident of recall notice and attempted recall service. after recall service performed on march 18 1999 there were 2 incidents of fuel rail/o-ring leak confirmed as follows: 2) right (passenger) side fuel rail cracked and leaked (october 17 2002) 3) left (driver) side fuel inlet line o-ring failed and leaked (april 13 2004). customer was made to pay for repairs of 3rd incident for $583.00 to replace entire fuel rail assembly chrysler part number 5015231aa. inspection of parts returned to customer show that fuel inlet o-ring is defective (hardened and shrunken) and is black in color (recall replacement o-ring is supposed to be blue in color). it has been confirmed that 2nd incident of fuel leak was due to recall service repair of march 18 1999 not properly performed as fuel inlet o-ring was never replaced (village motors chelsea mi-mechanic mistake). it should also be noted that recall service procedure to reinforce right (passenger) side fuel rail did not prevent fuel leak incident of october 17 2002. customer is seeking reimbursement for $583.00 from chrysler due to improper recall service of defective o-ring. nhtsa assistance would be appreciated. | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Fuel was leaking from the fuel rail. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership. vehicle caught on fire while being towed to the dealership, and dealership refused to honor the fuel leakage recall 98v184000 because of the fire. vehicle had been at the dealership for a month. *ak | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 148700 | 3 | 06/05/1995 |
| Fuel rail/injection system leak. reference nhtsa 98v184000 and chrysler recall number 790. 3 incidents of fuel system leak due to defective fuel rail system leak. nhtsa 98v184000/chrysler recall 790 is for supposedly fixing right (passenger) side injection rail but fails to acknowledge and address fixing left (driver) side fuel injection rail which has same problem. note: root cause of fuel leak is that the fuel injection rail is made of a plastic which eventually shrinks or cracks. | |||
| 01/22/1997 | 1 | 05/13/1993 | |
| Fuel rail failed, causing leakage. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| Possible fuel system leak around the fuel rail. owner smells gas and the vehicle turns over alot and runs rough. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | 05/13/1993 | |
| Fuel injectors failed twice, causing leakage. | |||
| Fuelinjector, broken causing gas to leak onto engine and odor of gas .fuel rail on backorder. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1996 | |||
| The rotors warped; also, transmission was replaced and the fuel injectors are leaking . *ak | |||
| 11/20/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Fuel injector rails are made of plastic. a small area on the rail was allowing gasoline to seep through, leaking onto the top of the motor. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/13/1999 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed causing vehicle to run out of gas. mjs | |||
| 10/04/1996 | |||
| Fuel tank leak on the rear bottom of the tank. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/04/1999 | |||
| Rec'd notice #98v184000 in february. notified dealer. informed no parts available. been waithg a long time for parts for the fuel rail. | |||
| 02/15/1993 | 5 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed, also speedometer rattles. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel rail leak and failure prior to recall notice. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| Fuel rail replaced causing vibration. | |||