The problem
Vehicle description: Mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on January 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-268 (00V268000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 895 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system |
| Report date | September 13, 2000 |
| Owners notified | January 25, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,163,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 1996 Chrysler Town and Country
- 1997 Chrysler Town and Country
- 1998 Chrysler Town and Country
- 1999 Chrysler Town and Country
- 2000 Chrysler Town and Country
- 1996 Dodge Caravan
- 1997 Dodge Caravan
- 1998 Dodge Caravan
- 1999 Dodge Caravan
- 2000 Dodge Caravan
- 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1996 Plymouth Voyager
- 1997 Plymouth Voyager
- 1998 Plymouth Voyager
- 1999 Plymouth Voyager
- 2000 Plymouth Voyager
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 1996 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system problems 176
- 1997 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system problems 22
- 1998 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system problems 17
- 1999 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system problems 13
- 2000 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system problems 13
- 1996 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems 222
- 1997 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems 60
- 1998 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems 41
- 1999 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems 20
- 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems 15
- 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system problems 181
- 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system problems 38
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-268 repair free?
Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on January 25, 2002.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,163,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.