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NHTSA Recall 02V215000: Delivery (fuel system)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 345,436 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.

345,436
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2002
owners notified (August 12)
NHTSA campaign02V215000
Manufacturer campaignB23
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY
Report receivedAugust 8, 2002
Owner notificationAugust 12, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle is involved in a rollover crash.

Safety risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. Owner notification began august 12, 2002. 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

Daimlerchrysler recall no.b23.also, customers can 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 02V215000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler Pt Cruiser2001, 2002

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.