Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
06E088000TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC E (Equipment)3924310/06/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/23/200610/26/2006
Defect SummaryCertain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. these fuel pump modules are 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 SummaryFuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryTi automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.
NotesThis 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.
07E055000AIRTEX PRODUCTS E (Equipment)22211/19/2007MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/26/200707/26/2007
Defect SummaryCertain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
Consequence SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryAirtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
NotesAirtex recall no. fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.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.
06E091000AIRTEX PRODUCTS E (Equipment)2435810/18/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/02/200611/02/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryFuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryAirtex 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.
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14089711/21/19976088884Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm01/11/2000
18049802/13/1998600343Subject on erroneous mil illumination with hex code $76, i/m failure and driveability improvements. *yc05/11/1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
984108/07/1998602287Some vehicles may exhibit a whine or moan noise coming froam the fuel tank area. *yc11/15/1999
23049801/30/1998600480Rattle from fuel filler created when fuel door bumper falls out of fuel door housing. *ak05/18/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
02/05/20091592211
 It attempts to turn over but just cannot catch, as well as utilizes fuel extremely fast. *tr
10/13/200035000207/01/1998
 Improper registration of fuel gauge. fuel gauge registers 1/4 full but tank is actually empty. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734329
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
06/01/1998
 Engine-well maintained failed at 60k miles. oil pump and bearings. door assembly keeps coming loose, handle fell off. wheels too soft, bent all of the time. fuel pump failed at 17k miles. this car is a lemon.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
12/18/2003206/29/2000
 Service engine light came on oct 2003. took it to the goodyear (gy) service center put on a diagn. machine. indicated misfires. major tune-up performed. picked car up 4:30 p.m. service eng light was off. by 8:00 p.m. it was on again. took back next day & another tune-up done w/ chrysler points & plugs this time. picked up that afternoon. light was off. car ran rough & made loud roaring noise. next day light came on. took car back. noise stopped. light off for a few hours & car was still running rough. cost incl. tires - $1480.00. in richmond, va for 5 wks for trng for new job. dec 4, car idled erratically. every time slowed down it cut off. took it to meineke service center in richmond. diag. indicated errors w/ fuel injectors & misfiring. told me take back to gy for them to correct. that day took to gy service center. they contacted warranty person & gy service center in danville, va & told me danville gy said when i brought car to them it didn't have injector problem & warranty person said id have to pay for any work. made an appt. haynes chrysler jeep in richmond to check car 12/9. invoice stated 5 different codes present. multiple misfire, injector #2, #4 & #6 control circuit, map sensor won't change on start up. performed diag test w/serv manual 4 every single code. no prob found. called ed tecconect for help. we figure that egr valve was causing all the problem. removed & replaced egr valve. test drove. car runs normal. the cost was $452.43. made appt. wi/chrysler service home for recall work onball joints. 12/18-husband leaving for work car wouldn't go in gear at 1st. service engine soon light back on. the car hesitating before going into gear has occurred 2 or 3 times in the last 2 months. tried trading vehicle. owe approx $12,000 on it, trade in value about $5,000.dealers want $9,000-$10,000 down payment. *ak
800003
 While driving at 40 mph vehicle stalled without warning. this was caused by the distributor going bad. part was replaced.*ak
08/11/20021
 While driving, the vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle was checked by the insurance company who determined that the fuel rail was leaking fuel onto engine. *ak the consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle when it caught on fire. the fire was in the engine compartment, then the vehicle had blown up. the consumer seeks help in resolving this problem. *scc
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
01/16/200732922
 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. while exiting the highway at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated and shut off. the contact had to wait ten minutes for the vehicle to restart. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a diagnostic, but it did not provide a reading. the dealer was also unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they performed a tune up on the vehicle. the failure still persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. a fuel injection service was performed, but this did not correct the failure. the contact stopped driving the vehicle. she referenced nhtsa campaign id numbers 06e088000, 06e091000, and 07e055000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), in which she never received any recall notices. however, the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 00v421002 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) and took her vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was inspected, but no repair was ever made. the current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 32,922.
10/13/2000207/01/2098
 Improper registration of fuel gauge. fuel gauge registers 1/4 full but tank is actually empty. *ak
10/13/2000207/01/1998
 Improper registration of fuel gauge. fuel gauge registers 1/4 full but tank is actually empty.