NHTSA recall 92V-147 (92V147000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 14, 1992 - about 3,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V147000
Also written as: 92V-147
Reported: October 14, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~3,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.

Why it is dangerous

THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-147 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 1992

Dodge Caravan - 1992

Plymouth Voyager - 1992

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