PRIME TIME AVENGER 2009: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
| Make : PRIME TIME | Model : AVENGER | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2008-10-14 - 2008-12-11 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V047000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2009-03-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2009-02-04 | Date Added to Database: 2009-02-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: J02 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 91 | ||
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Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. J02.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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