Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 04V-313 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-313 covers 8,108 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected8,1082 models
ReportedJun 29, 2004Owners notified Aug 9, 2004
Complaints since16Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.

The risk

BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 16, 2004 to June 20, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.