Is the 2002 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser safe to drive?

The 2002 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY recall for the 2002 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser? (Campaign #02V215000)

The fuel pump module in your vehicle is held in place by a mounting flange. In a rollover crash, this flange can leak fuel. If fuel leaks out and there's a spark, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk. Your authorized dealer will add an extra seal to the fuel pump module to prevent leaks, and this repair is completely free. You should contact the dealer to schedule the service and get the fix as soon as possible.

NHTSA Campaign 02V215000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

What Happened

The fuel pump module in your vehicle is held in place by a mounting flange. In a rollover crash, this flange can leak fuel.

Risk if Unfixed

If fuel leaks out and there's a spark, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your authorized dealer will add an extra seal to the fuel pump module to prevent leaks, and this repair is completely free. You should contact the dealer to schedule the service and get the fix as soon as possible.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V215000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 02V215000

What This Recall Means

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?