NHTSA Recall 99V216000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 635,469 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V216000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 845 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | August 9, 1999 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Safety risk
If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began january 9, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997. 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 99V216000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1996 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1996 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1996 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1996 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1996 |
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.