Fuel system, gasolineRecall 92V-147 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 92V-147 covers 3,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.
The risk
THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The fix
REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1992 to April 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.