NHTSA recall 03V-292 (03V292000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 12, 2003 - about 69 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V292000
Also written as: 03V-292
Manufacturer number: C27
Reported: August 12, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~69
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MAY BECOME CHAFED BY AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO OPEN, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE WRAP ON THE FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS AND COVER THE EDGE OF THE HEAT SHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS 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 03V-292 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Viper - 2003

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