NHTSA Campaign 03V443000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Nov 4, 2003 · 5,911 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 2003 | 5,911 |
| CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 2004 | 5,911 |
| DODGE | STRATUS | 2003 | 5,911 |
| DODGE | STRATUS | 2004 | 5,911 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V443000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.