Description
No. 553March, 1993
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 553 -- Fuel Tank Flange
Models:
1992 Model Year Plymouth Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country, and Dodge Grand Caravan and Grand Caravan C/V Vehicles Built from April 7, 1992 through April 14, 1992
The rear fuel tank flange on some of the listed vehicles may not be bent to the proper angle at the fuel tank support strap and the fuel hose areas of the tank. To correct the condition, the fuel tank flange must be inspected for proper bends and if necessary, bend the flange to the specified angle.
Important:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this service on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
No videotape of the service procedure for this recall will be provided.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
Involved dealers: Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter and a list of the involved vehicles by Certified Mail.
Important:
Dealer notification by Certified Mail is required by federal law for all safety recalls. Responsible dealership personnel should be instructed to sign for this Certified Mail without hesitation as it concerns safety recall information.
The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.
All dealers: Each Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth dealer will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail.
DIAL System Function 70
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Function 70 at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.