The fuel pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that sends gasoline to the engine. The connectors that control the pump are made of plastic and can break down over time, creating a path for fuel to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fuel leak happens near an ignition source, like the engine or spark plugs, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your fuel pump will be replaced by Airtex, at no cost to you. Your dealer or Airtex will contact you to schedule the replacement. When you get the notice, be sure to follow up to get this important fix done.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
The intake and exhaust manifolds in your vehicle are like two tubes that direct air and exhaust gases to your engine. In some 4.0L engine models, debris can get stuck in one of these tubes, near the #3 cylinder.
Risk if Unfixed
If debris accumulates, it could cause a vehicle fire while you're driving, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will install a shield on the manifolds to prevent debris from accumulating, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 if they don't get it done within a reasonable time.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 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.
The fuel tank in your SUV has a vent tube that helps release pressure. In some vehicles, the weld that holds this tube in place might be weak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, the vent tube could come loose, causing a fuel leak. If there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark, this leak could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect your fuel tank and replace it if it was built during the suspect period. This service is free of charge, and you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS WITH SUSPECT VENT TUBE WELDS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SEPARATION OF THE VENT TUBE WELD COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY FUEL TANKS BUILT IN THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF THE BAR CODE ON THE FUEL TANK INDICATES THAT THE TANK WAS BUILT DURING THE SUSPECT PERIOD, IT WILL BE REPLACED.