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Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth 1996–2004 Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled October 24, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E053000 · Dodge

Hazard
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.
Units
68,563 units

Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

What to do

WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.

Product
Dodge CARAVAN · Dodge FUEL FILTER 33576 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 33577 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 33734 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 3576 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 3577 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 3734 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 86576 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 86577 · Dodge FUEL FILTER 86734 · Dodge GRAND CARAVAN · Dodge TOWN AND COUNTRY · Dodge VOYAGER
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · WIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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