NHTSA recall 96V-228 (96V228000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 18, 1996 - about 180,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V228000
Also written as: 96V-228
Reported: November 18, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~180,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.

Why it is dangerous

CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-228 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Neon - 1995

Plymouth Neon - 1995

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