NHTSA Recall 00V268000: Fuel injection system (fuel system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,163,000 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V268000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 895 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 13, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V268000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.