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 - 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 140795 | 10/01/1995 | 46361 | Bulletin applies to lh vehicles built after may 25, 1995 (mdh 05-25-xx) and ja vehicles built after may 10, 1995 (mdh 05-10-xx). fuel gauge reads empty with fuel tank. may be intermittent. bulletin involves replacing the fuel level unit re | 04/25/1996 | |
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 | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||
| EA98007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1998 | 02/01/1999 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE | 98V184000 | |
| Alleged fuel leakage from the fuel injector assembly | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/03/1998 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 98v184000 and manufacturer's recall 790; while driving there was a strong odor of gasoline, had to refill tank every two days. when turning vehicle off, there is still a smell of gasoline, dealer and manufacturer contacted and this vehicle is not included in the recall. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Experiencing a very strong fuel smell from vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Sending unit/gas tank and fuel pump failed. | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Transmission fluid leaks, transmission cooler lines (both replaced), sway bars replaced, evaporator core replaced, front brakes replaced twice because of failure, fuel pump replaced, water pump replaced, sending unit in gas tank replaced, seals on torque converter replaced, front pump replaced, electrical problems, recall on fuel rail o rings, continuos gas smell in car, continuous problems with windshield washer pump leaking and wipers do not lay flat. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 98v-184 for the fuel injection system was repaired prior to recall notice, consumer sent reciept and requested reimbursement but was told by the manufacturer that the conditions of the recall had not been met. nlm | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | ||
| Recall # 98v184000 chrysler/fuel leakage: dealer will not honor recall concerning fuel injection system failure. *ak | |||
| Recall 98v184000, fuel injection system. dealer can't get parts. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1996 | 2 | ||
| Fuel rail failed/replaced twice within the same year due to a gasoline odor in cab of vehicle. consumer did not receive nor has any knowledge of the recall. (98v-184) aw | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| Oring seals cracked, causing a fuel leak. fire can start while driving the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/16/1999 | |||
| Fuel injection delivery system is leaking fuel from some of the sealing o-rings, and the hair line in the thermostat fuel injection rail. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall on fuel injector o-rings, however vehicle denied due to vin#. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 06/29/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving gas fume odor was coming from the vents. consumer contacted the dealer, and dealer informed consumer that recall 96v158002 for replacement of fuel tank as issued. mechanic replaced it on this vehicle. but, consumer informed the mechanic that problem recurred, and had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| Injectors pouring fuel into cylinders and dumping it out of exhaust pipes.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Sending unit/gas tank and fuel pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/12/2001 | 12/01/2001 | ||
| Transmission wont shift to overdrive// gas gauge jumps around w/ low light on. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Recall work completed on fuel rail however fumes present after repair. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Sending unit/gas tank and fuel pump failed. | |||