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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E091000 | AIRTEX PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 24358 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/02/2006 | 11/02/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos. e7089m, e7094m, e7113m, and e7129m, manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006. these fuel pump modules were 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 | Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact airtex toll-free at 1-866-867-3759. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V268000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 02/15/1995 to 09/05/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1163000 | 01/25/2002 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/13/2000 | 09/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. owner notification began on january 25, 2002. due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. however, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 | |||||
| 2601000 | 10/01/2000 | 615694 | Information regarding updates to the fuel system service procedures. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| PE99010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/03/1999 | 06/11/1999 | POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| The filler tube hose may separate from the fuel tank certain crash modes. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 03/25/2003 | ||
| I purchased a used 1999 plymouth voyager. when i took it to a dealer in carlsbad, ca. bob baker, i asked about two problems i have with it. the horn doesn't honk, and the air bay light stays on all the time. i was told they'd be fixed free. when they called regarding other repairs, they said the items wouldn't be fixed free, that my particular 1999 plymouth voyager wasn't included in a recall. i objected and also found the repair costs expensive for me, and i was told to go ahead and pay to have it fixed, that there will be a recall coming up and when it does i can show the receipts and get a refund. why are some 1999 included and others not, when they have the same problems others are fixed for under recall? also the low fuel bell rings after you fill the tank until the tank level gets down to about 3/4 tank. ( it does ring when the fuel is low, too). i want my horn fixed, it's an important safety feature. also the light service engine soon came on, and i just had a tune up, etc. i took the vehicle in to a repair shop because the dealership costs so much and it cost me $58.00 to find out that the gas cap wasn't sealing properly. the new cap i bought is imprinted with information about it having to be placed on properly. this new cap i believe is imprinted this way because of a problem that came up. i am disgusted and broke after having to pay for such a diagnosis and then 15.65 for the new cap. *jb | |||
| While driving vehicle, gas fumes would enter the interior of vehicle. had taken vehicle to dealership and was informed by mechanic the o rings were defective and would need to be replace. noticed recall thru car fax and contacted manufacturer for reimbursement. informed not type of motor under recall with same problem. ts | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 01/25/1999 | |
| Whenever filling up gas tank gas mileage startes to deteriorate slowly. consumer notices a drop in mileage. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 04/22/2003 | 80000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the interstate consumer noticed smoke. then, vehicle accelerated by itself and jerked forward. consumer exited off the inter state. smoke was coming out from under the hood. vehicle was in flames within seconds. the cause of the fire was due to a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 3 | ||
| Three times i was driving about 70 miles an hour and my car completely shut down without warning. the first time i took it back to the dealer and the computer codes said there was loose relay wire to the fuel pump. about 1 week later it happened again at 70 miles an hour on the freeway and it quit on me again. i used another vehicle for work and the 2nd day after the 2nd incident i took it to the dealer. they kept it for 3 days and they stated no computer codes came up. it happened again for the 3rd time on 9-30-99 and i drove straight to dealership. they are closed for 4/5 days for exterminating. i told the guy this is the 3rd time it happened. sorry but everything is closed until next tuesday. i only drive in the fast lane or the complete right lane in fear this will happen again. when it shuts off i have to sit there for about 5 min, pump the gas pedal and then it starts. with or without the air conditioner on it does it. it constantly feels like it is going to die out on me. it is scary driving out here on the freeways with a semi-truck on your back and a car stalls out on you. i told them that but they say they can't. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| Consumer took vehicle into dealership for recall 00v268 000 repairs. dealer did not want to honor recall letter. consumer has to make dealership honor recall letter. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/09/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| The airbag illuminated, which caused the horn and crusie control to not to work, also the fuel sensor was defective which caused the vehicle to run out of gas. ts *jb | |||
| 09/22/2001 | |||
| While driving about 55 mph ran over some small debris on road. shortly after she smelled fuel. pulled over, and noticed a fuel leak. dealer was replacing ruptured fuel tank. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 03/25/2003 | ||
| I purchased a used 1999 plymouth voyager. when i took it to a dealer in carlsbad, ca. bob baker, i asked about two problems i have with it. the horn doesn't honk, and the air bay light stays on all the time. i was told they'd be fixed free. when they called regarding other repairs, they said the items wouldn't be fixed free, that my particular 1999 plymouth voyager wasn't included in a recall. i objected and also found the repair costs expensive for me, and i was told to go ahead and pay to have it fixed, that there will be a recall coming up and when it does i can show the receipts and get a refund. why are some 1999 included and others not, when they have the same problems others are fixed for under recall? also the low fuel bell rings after you fill the tank until the tank level gets down to about 3/4 tank. ( it does ring when the fuel is low, too). i want my horn fixed, it's an important safety feature. also the light service engine soon came on, and i just had a tune up, etc. i took the vehicle in to a repair shop because the dealership costs so much and it cost me $58.00 to find out that the gas cap wasn't sealing properly. the new cap i bought is imprinted with information about it having to be placed on properly. this new cap i believe is imprinted this way because of a problem that came up. i am disgusted and broke after having to pay for such a diagnosis and then 15.65 for the new cap. *jb | |||