NHTSA recall 02V-274 (02V274000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 8, 2002 - about 116,029 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V274000
Also written as: 02V-274
Manufacturer number: B25
Reported: October 8, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~116,029
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD JOINT COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-274 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 2002

Dodge Grand Caravan - 2002

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