Recall - Fuel Regulator Hose: Overview

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No. 430

October, 1988
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers

Subject: Safety Recall # 430 -- Fuel Regulator Hose

Models: 1985, 1986 and 1987 Model Cars Equipped With 2.2L Turbo-Charged Engine (Intercooled Turbo-II engine is not involved)

Reference: Chrysler Electronic Mail 8/19/88 to Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth dealers on above subject.

Fuel leakage may occur on listed model cars at the connections of the short fuel hose between the fuel pressure regulator and the fuel rail. Cold temperatures promote leakage due to stiffening of the hose. The condition is also affected by hose age and alignment. To correct it, a longer formed hose must be installed.

Because of the large number of involved cars and a limited number of parts available, the recall will be implemented in several stages geographically by Zones, with the coldest first. In each area, parts will be distributed to involved dealers before owner notification.

Note: To ensure adequate parts stock for timely initial distribution in each region, dealer orders will not be accepted until the recall has been launched in all regions.

The recall will be implemented by geographic area in the following order:

^ Northern -- Boston, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Denver and Portland. (Early November)

^ Central -- New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Dallas and Phoenix. (Late November)

^ Southern -- Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, New Orleans, Memphis, Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Mid December)

Corrective service consists of replacing the hose with a longer, formed hose and relocating the fuel pressure regulator to accommodate the longer hose.

Details of this service action are explained in the following sections. As an additional service aid, a videotape has been made to demonstrate the service procedure. This feature is included in the November, 1988 M.T.S.C. program.