Make : CHRYSLER | Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19920401 - 19920401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V147000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930325 | Date Received by ODI: 19921014 | Date Added to Database: 19921102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK. |
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Consequence:
THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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