NHTSA Recall 98V184000: Fuel injection system (fuel system)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 722,600 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chrysler Concorde.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V184000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 6, 1998 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
Notes
Owner notification began during january 1999. 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V184000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Concorde | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Chrysler Lhs | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Chrysler New Yorker | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Eagle Vision | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Plymouth Prowler | 1997 |
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.