NHTSA recall 03V-471 (03V471000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 10, 2003 - about 9,579 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 03V471000
- Also written as
- 03V-471
- Manufacturer number
- C34
- Reported
- November 10, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,579
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHASSIS FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Why it is dangerous
UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE AND VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONDITIONS, THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY RETENTION CLIP TO THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-471 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.