Make : DODGE | Model : CARAVAN | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950101 - 19951201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V002000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960216 | Date Received by ODI: 19960116 | Date Added to Database: 19960122 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 265000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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