The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.3L engines. The 'o-rings' used to seal the interface of the fuel injector rail supply, return and cross over tubes are not as robust as those used in later model years. Deterioration of the 'o-rings' can cause fuel leakage.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
Contacts
Owner notification began october 26, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. 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, Eagle dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V130000.
- 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.