Owner Letter
SAFETY AND EMISSIONS RECALL --1987 THROUGH EARLY-1994 JEEP WRANGLER MODELS
EQUIPPED WITH A PLASTIC FUEL TANK
AND CURRENTLY LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA
Dear Chrysler Corporation Vehicle Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and California Air Resources Board Regulations.
It has been determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1987 through early-1994 model Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a plastic fuel tank. The fuel tank sending unit gasket may crack, resulting in the potential for fuel leakage. Also, fuel vapor emissions may be in violation of California Emissions Standards which were established to protect the public health from the dangers of air pollution. For this reason, we are asking you to return your vehicle -- identified by the Vehicle Identification Number on the enclosed form - to your dealer for service. This service will be provided free of charge.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE THIS RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED.
Why should I have my vehicle repaired?
The fuel tank sending unit gasket on your vehicle may crack, resulting in the potential for fuel leakage. In some cases, this may cause an underbody fire which could be hazardous to vehicle occupants.
Your vehicle may also exceed the California Emissions Standard for evaporative hydrocarbon emissions (HC). The State of California requires the completion of emission recall repairs prior to vehicle registration renewal. In addition, the State requires that every vehicle must pass an emission test (SMOG Check) every two years and before it is sold. Without the free service we are providing, your vehicle may be more likely to fail this test and require that you make costly repairs.
What will the dealer do to my vehicle?
At no charge to you, the dealer will replace the fuel tank sending unit gasket with a redesigned gasket.
How long will it take?
The service will take about one and one half hours but additional time may be required depending on how service work is scheduled and processed.
How can I obtain the repair?
Contact your dealer to make an appointment for the free service.
Take the enclosed Owner Notification Form with you at the time of your appointment and give it to your dealer. The form identifies the vehicle and recall for which service is required.
How will the state know that the recall has been performed on my vehicle?
State of California regulations require Chrysler to provide the Department of Motor Vehicles with a record of all vehicles which have not had the recall service performed. If your vehicle is not on this list, the state will know that the recall has been completed.
Your dealer will provide you with a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form after the recall service is completed. Be sure to save this form since the California Department of Motor Vehicles may require that you supply it as proof of recall completion.
What if I no longer own the vehicle?
Please let us know by filling out the prepaid and addressed Vehicle Disposition Form portion of the enclosed Owner Notification Form.
What should I do if I have trouble obtaining the free service?
If you experience any difficulty in obtaining the corrective service, please contact the Chrysler Customer Center by phone at 1-800-853-1403. A representative will take the necessary action to ensure prompt correction of your vehicle.
We regret any inconvenience which this action may cause you. However, we are concerned about your safety and trust you understand our interest in clean air and in your continued satisfaction with our products. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the Toll Free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800424-9393. (Washington D.C. area residents may call 366-0123.)
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.