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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E011000 | AIRTEX PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 7291 | 01/25/2005 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/01/2006 | 02/01/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps installed for use as replacement equipment for certain 1997-2004 jeep wrangler; 1997-2001 jeep cherokee; 1997-2004 jeep grand cherokee; and 2000-2003 dodge dakota vehicles. the plastic electrical grommet connectors at the top of the fuel pump module are not compatible with automotive fuels and may degrade causing a potential leak path for fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airtex will notify its customers and will replace the affected fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2006. owners may contact airtex customer service department at 1-800-880-3056. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, wrangler, or dodge dakota vehicles manufactured 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 140697 | 07/03/1997 | 6088876 | Information on fuel pump diagnosis. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 140597 | 06/27/1997 | 52531 | Fuel tank may be slow to fill. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 755 | 08/01/1998 | 6092435 | Subject regarding safety recall -- fuel tank sending unit. *tt | 12/07/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 0 | ||
| 1997 jeep wrangler tj sahara - fuel tank overflows when trying to fill up the tank. has happened more times then i can count. this is dangerous in the aspect that gas leaks all over the rear left side of the vehicle, splashes on the tire and pools on the ground. not only is it dangerous but it is an environmental hazard as well. this is not an isolated incident as my research shows this is very common with jeep years 97-01 and up. this should warrant a recall and the manufacturer should provide a fix as this is clearly a manufactuer defect.. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 20000 | ||
| When filling gas tank, near the end, gas gushes out of tank before nozzel cuts off. has always done this. complained to dealer many times. | |||
| 06/07/2010 | 159000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1987 jeep wrangler. after parking the vehicle the contact noticed that gasoline was leaking out of the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel tank sending unit gasket needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been serviced. the current and failure mileage was 159000. bml | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 165 | ||
| 1997 jeep wrangler tj fuel flow over and leak. i have a 1997 jeep that overflows on fill up and also leaks out the neck when full. this is a fault design of the tank. | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 74000 | ||
| I bought this 1997 jeep wrangler from a used car dealer in june 2002 with a limited warranty and was told the vehicle pased inspection and had no problems. since then i have had to have the wiring harness repaired, the fuel pump replaced, the transmission replaced, it has a faulty fuel gauge reading, the intake and exhaust manifold need to be replaced and now the steering linkage or stabilizer bars are faulty. | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 1 | 04/12/1997 | |
| I have a 97 jeep wrangler. i have a problem everytime i start my jeep after it sits for 20 min. it sounds like it wants to shut down and after pressing the gas to the floor it finally kicks in and takes off. i lose power alot and it backfires . i have had the exhaust manifold /catalytic converter replaced and a broken stud in the exhaust manifold to head assembly. this has been going on for 3 years and i have taken it to several differnt jeep service department. all the service departments can tell me is that they can't find the problem but they always seem to find something else for me to pay for . i'm still having this problem and now it's getting worse . what can i do? please help. *nlm | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Fuel gauge quit working, consumer noticed a fuel level sending unit recall when on yahoo, after calling chrysler, consumer was informed that vehicle was not included due to vin. *yh consumer has ran out of gas several times resulting in two near accidents. chrysler responded saying that they fixed the problem before the vehicles vin was made. *jg *nm | |||
| 03/22/1999 | 3 | ||
| While driving on the freeway vehicle began to smoke and there was no oil in the engine. oil was leaking from the bottom of vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 11/25/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Noticed what sounded like an exhaust leak coming from the engine compartment. i brought it to the dealer with 27k miles on it. they heard nothing. in may 2000 my mechanic mentioned a crack in the exhaust manifold. i brought it back to dealer and they said they found nothing. oct. of 2001 with 58k the noise was unbearable and three cracks visable. dealer said too bad out of warranty. if so many people are having this problem why can't something be done? by the way i will never purchase another jeep again. | |||
| 10/15/2000 | |||
| A cracked intake manifold; dealer / manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that it was not cover under a recall. feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 02/19/2004 | 60000 | 2 | |
| The fuel tank sending unit malfunctioned causing an incorrect fuel level on the instrument panel. the gauge would read 1/4 or 1/2 when the tank was actually empty. a recall (94v106000) was issued for this problem but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin (safety recall 755 - fuel tank sending unit). *ak *nm | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| After tolerating both problems for some time (poor starting and leaking power steering fluid), i took it in for repair estimates. my mechanic told me what the problems were and, that in his opinion, neither should be happening at the low miles i have on the vehicle. i am currently trying to get chrysler to put more than a minimal portion into the repairs.no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Dealer said no warrenty coverage for manifold due to mileage and age. called chrysler help line and told maybe cold water or rain got on it and agreed i should have bought extended warrenty. why isn't the manifold covered under the emission control warrenty. what is more important then getting the exhaust gas to the converter? instead it goes to the air and creates a safety problem if it gets in the passenger compartment. i see your data bank has other manifold failures alredy and service notices of head bolt maifold issues. looks like a mfg. defect since these vehicles are so young. the fuel pump was fixed under warrenty, the car would't start right. the power steering unit continues to leak slowly and the dealer suggest a seal leaking but i have to pay to fix. great car! | |||
| 07/03/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| In a 16 month period, i have experienced 3 fuel pump failures. #1 3/3/98 at 34,622 mi. #2 7/9/98 at 43,705 mi. #3 7/3/99 at 67864 mi. this failure has occurred without warning and has left the vehicle inoperable. chrysler customer assistance has been contacted and they claim there are no known issues with the fuel pump. dealer claims otherwise. i feel vehicle is unsafe and unreliable. | |||
| 07/03/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| The seat belt won't retract therefore the belt gets caught in the door latch. the belt becomes frayed as a result of the damage. this is the second failure. after 4 visits to the dealer, the part was replaced on 9/9/1998 at 46,889 mi. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Contacted chrysler concerning my problems, and they stated that they cannot do anything for me. when i called about my airbags the first time, i was told i would be sent arbitration paperwork and never was. when i called back, i was told that an inspector should have gone out to look at my car before it was repaired and that it was too late now to do anything. i was never told that an inspector or anyone else could be involved when i first contacted chrysler. i am furious and frustrated and need help with this serious issue. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 35000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced a problem with the fuel pump. the vehicle shut off without warning while being driven at speeds of 40 mph or greater. provide further details. *jb | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 74000 | 1 | 06/04/2002 |
| I bought my 1997 jeep wrangler in june, 2002 from a used car dealer in baltimore, md with an as-is warranty and was told the vehicle had passed inspection and was in good condition. it had 64,000 miles on it and appeared to be good. since then i have had nothing but problems with this jeep. first the wiring harness, then the transmission, now a diagnosis to replace the intake and exhaust manifold, replaced fuel pump and has a faulty fuel gauge, and possibly the stabilizer bar or steering components. this jeep is costing me more in repairs than the actual value of it. i fear that it is unsafe and that i m facing more expenses if i keep it, but i am still making payments on it. do i have any recourse as far as lemon law protection, recalls, help!!! i don't know what to do with it. *jb | |||
| Fuel pump has malfunctioned five different occasion and has been replaced. inoperable fuel pump has caused engine to die completely out, without no prior warning which result in loss of all power. consumer has contacted dealer. also, part availability is very limited and hard to find. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 4 | 05/01/1997 | |
| The fuel sending unit leaked and was replaced 03/1998, the vehicle was hard to start and the fuel sending unit was replaced 5/98 the fuel sending unit was recalled and replaced 8/98 fuel leaked after recall work and had to be replaced again. ever since the fuel guage reads 1/4 less fuel than is actually in the fuel tank | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 30 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Multiple failures since september, 1998. after warm-up, then 20 minute cool -down, car will not accelerate, backfires and off to nothing, then catches and goes. have replaced fuel pump, engine crank sensor and $700 tuneup done- no luck | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| 06/21/1997 | 2 | 06/14/1997 | |
| Fuel pump failed twice, causing vehicle to stall in a rain storm, almost was hit by an 18-wheeler. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/25/2003 | 69000 | 1 | |
| My 1997 jeep wrangler sputters when i touch the gas from neutral to first to second...the engine doesnt cut off, i just lose all power and then it catches...had filters, plugs, and wires all replaced..this is very dangerous..other owners have similar problems yet the manufacturer has made no attempt to remedy this problem. *jb | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Chrysler states that environmental laws will not allow them to replace the computer in my jeep which is the problem. dangerous driving into traffic and i don't get any gas, just sputters. almost been rear-ended countless times in the past 13 months. please help! | |||
| The engine stalls when shifting from first to second gear. dealer has seen vehicle twice, and said vehicle needed a new fuel rail. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 30 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Multiple failures since september, 1998. after warm-up, then 20 minute cool -down, car will not accelerate, backfires and off to nothing, then catches and goes. have replaced fuel pump, engine crank sensor and $700 tuneup done- no luck | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Tranfer case failed to work properly while away from home in snow/ice storm leaving me with a vehicle that wasn't working as a 4 wheel drive. in august, the vehicle started experiencing severe hestation from stop and almost caused a serious accident when pulling into traffic | |||
| 01/06/1997 | 4 | 05/23/1996 | |
| At speeds of 10 mph, while in neutral or first gear, the rpms drop to almost zero and vehicle stalls, but catches itself to normal. it happens, especially when accessories such heat/defroster, etc. are on. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 01/24/2002 | ||
| Fuel gauge is not working properly. gauge indicates more fuel then there is in the tank. dealer contacted. *ak consumer was informed by the dealer that there was a recall, however this vehicle is not included. *slc | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer noticed a fuel leak. mechanic replaced plastic fuel tank, it had cracked.*ak | |||
| 3 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| Fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy degraded over time indicating more fuel in reserve than is actually present resulting in comsumer running out of gas. nlm | |||
| 08/05/1999 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle has was repaired twice under manufacturer's recall concerning fuel sending unit twice. consumer still misreads the amount of fuel . the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Fuel gauge continues false reading after dealer repairs. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Gas gauge experienced problems prior to recall notice, dealership did not find problem with gas gauge at time incident (consumer was not getting the same amount of mileage or performance) (97v-194003). mjs | |||
| 05/28/1999 | |||
| Recall # 97v194000 chrysler/ fuel sending unit; wranger serviced under recall on may 27, 1999. since that time fuel tank gauge indicator has showen fuel tank to be empty twice. owner was only able to fill tank with 10 1/2 gallons. fuel tank holds 19 1/2 gallons. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Fuel tank and filler neck failed, resulting in tank not being able to be filled properly. | |||
| Fuel gauge reads that there is gas in tank when its really empty. has been to dealer before and same problem occurs. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| Upon filling gas tank a gush of gas comes from top center of tank, causing gas to run over the side of vehicle and the ground. took vehicle to dealer. issue was not resolved. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Fuel tank and filler neck failed, resulting in tank not being able to be filled properly. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 50000 | 06/22/1999 | |
| I have talked to several dealerships and i have been told my jeep was not made on the right date under the recall. i have had a problem with the gage/sending unit for the last (almost) three years. i do not understand why my jeep is not covered when so many more are with the same problem. my gage sometimes does not show empty when it is and sometimes showes empty 100 miles into the full tank. i have talked to seval other jeep owners and some of them have experienced the same problem. yet, the dealerships say even though some jeeps are covered under the recall others are not. crazy! | |||
| 04/25/2002 | 3 | 07/01/2097 | |
| My fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank when empty- there was a safety recall in '98 (nhtsa # 97v194003 & tsb # 755) for this same problem for my year vehicle. when i contacted the dealer and also the manufacturer, i was told that this recall did not apply to my vehicle- if it is a safety problem for other vehicles of the same make/model/year, and i have the problem (obviously), theni don't understand why my vehicle was not included in the recall- thank you for allowing me to report this. *ak | |||
| Gas guage gives an inaccurate reading of amount of fuel in vehicle. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicles has faulty gas gauge. yh | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 3 | 09/06/1997 | |
| Gas gauge did not report accurately in the amoun tof fuel in the vehicle. this happened while driving on freeway at high speeds or while stopping at a light. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed. | |||
| 09/20/1997 | 1 | 10/16/1996 | |
| Gas gauge falsely reads the amount of gas in the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power. dealer will be contacted. *ak | |||
| 9 | 12/28/1997 | ||
| 4-wheel drive inoperable. in addition, driver's seat belt will not retract/gas gauge failed, shows tank 1/4-1/2 full when it is actually out of gas/passenger's side door handle very tight and squeaky/abs brakes squeal loudly/automatic transmission has trouble shifting and sticks prior to releasing to next gear, and seat belt warning system buzzer sounds at times uneven and loud with a squeaking noise. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 02/20/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 11/19/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the fuel gauge displayed a faulty reading. the gauge indicated a quarter tank of fuel was available however the vehicle had ran out of fuel. the fuel gauge completely failed to function. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified. | |||
| 10/30/2003 | 73000 | 4 | 10/22/2001 |
| My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, bucking, losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. i have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and now the latest is oil pressure gauge sending unit. oil pressure still showing zero even after replacing sending unit! *ak | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 73629 | 6 | 01/24/2003 |
| While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. *ak the gauges malfunctioned (gas read empty), the vehicle jerked uncontrollably. different mechanics were unable to duplicate the problem. the transmission leaked (there was pink fluid in the battery area), the belt pulley had fallen off and the vehicle overheated, and the battery failed. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The fuel gauge failed. the consumer had come across some information relating to a recall for this vehicle. the consumer contacted chrysler and was informed that there was a recall, however, his vehicle was not included due to the vin. *jb *scc | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Fuel level sending unit indicates significantly more fuel in reserve than actually present. recall 97 v 194 000 has been issued on vehicle make and model. however, this vehicle was not included due to the vin . please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Fuel sending unit for reserve fuel tank is not operating properly. fuel unit does not show proper amount of fuel in tank. dealership has examined vehicle, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by recall 97v194003. please provide any additional information / attachments. *ak | |||
| 2 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Fuel sending unit failed twice. *yc | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Recall repair work on the fuel gauge/sending unit, however failed again. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Fuel tank sending unit failed causing consumer to run out of gas when gauge indicates fuel left in tank when empty. | |||