Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #99V342000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V342000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 150,729 affected units, DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ATTACHING STRAPS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the fuel tank strap can separate due to fatigue during operation. if this occurs, the tank will be unsupported, increasing the risk of a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the double toggle lock fuel tank straps with single toggle lock design. note: affected vehicles built through may 21, 1998, also require the rear brake tube inspection/repair. as a result, the fuel tank strap and brake tube repair will be performed on these vheicles in a single service procedure under recall 99v-341/daimlerchrysler #841. affected vehicles built from may 22, 1998 through september 25, 1999, only require the fuel tank strap repair, which will be performed under recall 99v-342/daimlerchrysler #842.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V342000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 1999-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Daimlerchrysler/fuel tank attaching straps

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 150,729

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the fuel tank strap can separate due to fatigue during operation. if this occurs, the tank will be unsupported, increasing the risk of a fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the double toggle lock fuel tank straps with single toggle lock design. note: affected vehicles built through may 21, 1998, also require the rear brake tube inspection/repair. as a result, the fuel tank strap and brake tube repair will be performed on these vheicles in a single service procedure under recall 99v-341/daimlerchrysler #841. affected vehicles built from may 22, 1998 through september 25, 1999, only require the fuel tank strap repair, which will be performed under recall 99v-342/daimlerchrysler #842.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99V342000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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