1996 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: fuel pump
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on August 9, 1999. It covers about 635,469 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 635,469
- reported
- Aug 9, 1999
- owners notified
- Jan 9, 2000
- related complaints
- 781
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
- Risk
- If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Recall number 99V216000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1996 1996
- Dodge Caravan 1996 1996
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 1996
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1996 1996
- Plymouth Voyager 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 781 complaints about fuel system problems.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country1996 Dodge Caravan1996 Dodge Grand Caravan1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager1996 Plymouth Voyager
Questions about recall 99V216000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 99V216000, reported on August 9, 1999, covers about 635,469 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V216000?
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
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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