DODGE CARAVAN 1996: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V002000

Make Model Year
DODGE CARAVAN 1996
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1996-02-16 1996-01-16 1996-01-22

Production Dates: 1995-01-01 - 1995-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 265000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Notes

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.