1996 DODGE CARAVAN RECALL - #00V268000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 DODGE CARAVAN |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
2/15/1995 - 9/5/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/14/2000 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/25/2002 |
| # Affected |
1,163,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SEATS
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for CHILD SEAT
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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Comments
9/21/2013 - Delmar Meagher
I have a fondness for Chrysler products ever since my mother owned a Dodge Aries. It made the rounds through the family over the years and always proved reliable. This is one of the reasons I opted to buy this used Caravan. At 17 Years old it is in exceptional condition. Some of my friends and relatives have owned Dodge Caravans and have had few problems. This is a small setback, and once repaired the Caravan will serve me well.