Recall 98v184000 concerning fuel leakage. Consumer smelled a strong gasoline odor while driving 35-40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the o-rings cracked and leaked fuel onto the engine. Consumer contacted the manufacturer. A manufacturer's representative informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall.
1996 Chrysler LHS: fuel leak
7 of the 135 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler LHS describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Petition for investigation of 1996 chrysler lhs defective fuel rails. *bf petition is to also investigate the ABS and the frame construction/alignment. The vehilce's windshiled exploded on the driver's side below the windshield wipers. The vehicle's fuel rails leaked gasoline. The brake fluid in the master cylinder was contaminated.
On 15 nov 2003, my 1996 chrysler lhs, VIN [xxx], started smelling of gas while I was waiting at an intersection. After driving to a nearby lot, I determined that fuel was leaking on top of the engine, around the fuel injector rails. Didn't want to drive it, so I parked it and called my auto service for a tow to a las vegas precision tune autocare that I've used for vehicle maintenance. They confirmed the fuel rail assembly was leaking and needed replaced. Injector base gasket, injector o-rings, plum gasket and injector rail assembly was replace for $540.72 equipment, $337.12 labor, shop supplies $34.55, and tax $43.14 for a total of $955.54. Upon filing my maintenance records I found an earlier daimler chrysler safety recall to replace fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the fuel outlet rail, recall 790. I had a virginia chrylser dealer accomplish the recall corrections on 23 april 99. Called the 1‑800‑992‑1997 chrysler customer service number to determine their assistance in reimbursement for the obvious failed recall repairs. Was told by the representative that since I had not taken it to a chrysler dealer there was nothing they could do. Two issues: 1. The recall repairs obviously did not correct the problem, how many other lhs's could be vulnerable for an engine fire? For safety I hope someone researches this and ensures corrective measures are taken before someone gets hurt. 2. I've got the paperwork, is chrysler still not liable for the repairs of their poorly engineered fuel system, enough so that it could cause an auto fire or worst? Thanks for your time, [xxx] *jb updated 07/27/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The vehicle leaked gasoline.
Recall (98v‑184) was completed on the vehicle, however the recall repair is inadequate and the vehicle experienced failure of the fuel rail which cracked and caused fuel leakage, consumer had the repairs completed and request reimbursement for the additional repairs of the fuel system which should have been corrected in the recall repair.
There was a fuel leak from fuel injection which was leaking fuel onto the engine.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel injection system. While driving, fuel leaked out of vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted. The safety defect is in accordance with recall number 98v184000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 98V184000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler LHS fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
7 of 135 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler LHS (5%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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