NHTSA recall 92V147000
Fuel system, gasoline
Chrysler Town And Country and 2 more
Reported Oct 14, 19923,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 1, 1992 – Apr 1, 1992
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.