Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Fuel Supply Line Could Contact The Air-Conditioning Tube Service Port. This Can Cause Chafing Of The Line Resulting In A Fuel Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
PT Cruiser
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V214000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Fuel Line For Abrasion And Install A Clip To Ensure Isolation. In Cases With Evidence Of Fuel Line Abrasion, The Fuel Line Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began August 12, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20000515
End Of Manufacture
20010123
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
97779
Date Owners Notified
20020812
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20020808
Make Campaign Number
B16