Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V032000 Reported January 31, 2002

Daimlerchrysler/fmvss 301/orvr

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Fuel System, Gasoline · 71,677 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V032000
Manufacturer Campaign
A10
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
71,677
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 31, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a fuel tank brush guard fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) control valve can become detached during a crash, allowing fuel leakage.

Safety Consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will either replace the fuel tank brush guard with a skid plate or reinforce the existing fuel tank brush guard with a reinforcement bracket. owner notification will begin march 4, 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 02V032000 or campaign A10.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V032000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V032000?

NHTSA recall 02V032000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 31, 2002. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/fmvss 301/orvr. The recall affects approximately 71,677 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V032000 or the manufacturer campaign number A10. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.