The problem
On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
The risk
Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chrysler, Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V313000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.