Recall 98V-184: 1993–1997 Chrysler Concorde, 1993–1997 Chrysler LHS and 4 more
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Aug 6, 1998, covering about 722,600 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V184000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Concorde | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Chrysler LHS | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Chrysler New Yorker | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Dodge Intrepid | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Eagle Vision | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Plymouth Prowler | 1997 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-184?
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.
How is recall 98V-184 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.