NHTSA recall 09V047000
Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
Chrysler Sebring and 1 more
Reported Feb 4, 200991 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER LLCMaker’s number J02Built Oct 14, 2008 – Dec 11, 2008
The defect
Chrysler IS recalling 91 my 2009 sebring and dodge avenger equipped with 2.4L engine passenger vehicles. a compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. as a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there IS still fuel remaining in the tank.
The risk
This could cause a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.