Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-01-16.
Recall campaignNHTSA 96V002000
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
265,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-16
Owners notified
1996-02-16
Defect description
A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER; NECK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. NOTE: 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 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.