2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on August 8, 2002. It covers about 97,779 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 97,779
- reported
- Aug 8, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 12, 2002
- related complaints
- 52
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel supply line could contact the air-conditioning tube service port. This can cause chafing of the line resulting in a fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion and install a clip to ensure isolation. In cases with evidence of fuel line abrasion, the fuel line will be replaced. Owner notification began august 12, 2002. 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.
Recall number 02V214000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 52 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 02V214000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 02V214000, reported on August 8, 2002, covers about 97,779 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V214000?
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion and install a clip to ensure isolation. In cases with evidence of fuel line abrasion, the fuel line will be replaced. Owner notification began august 12, 2002. 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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