NHTSA recall 02V215000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Reported Aug 8, 2002345,436 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number B23Built Oct 4, 1999 – Jun 30, 2002
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle IS involved in a rollover crash.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. owner notification began august 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.