Fuel system, gasolineRecall 88V-105 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 88V-105 covers 580,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected580,00012 models
ReportedJul 1, 1988Owners notified Nov 15, 1988
Complaints since55Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V105000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

The risk

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L TURBO CHARGED ENGINE.

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