NHTSA Campaign 09V047000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Issued by CHRYSLER LLC · Reported Feb 4, 2009 · 91 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 2009 | 91 |
| DODGE | AVENGER | 2009 | 91 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V047000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.