VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS
— Recall Campaign #99V034000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS. INCORRECT FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SMALL FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 45 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99V034000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 24, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99V034000 |
| Units affected: | 45 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS. INCORRECT FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SMALL FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.
- Consequeces:
- THE FUEL TANK COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING STRAPS FOR THE SMALL FUEL TANK.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 1999. 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).