Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 96V-002 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 96V-002 covers 265,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER; NECK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. NOTE: 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 January 1, 1995 to December 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.