Make : DODGE | Model : INTREPID | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19920601 - 19930531 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V130000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19981026 | Date Received by ODI: 19980612 | Date Added to Database: 19980617 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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