Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V044000 Reported March 11, 1999

Daimlerchrysler/cng fuel leak

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Fuel System, Other · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V044000
Manufacturer Campaign
822
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
45
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 11, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). the fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high engine operating temperatures.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

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 99V044000 or campaign 822.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V044000

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

What is recall 99V044000?

NHTSA recall 99V044000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 11, 1999. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/cng fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V044000 or the manufacturer campaign number 822. 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.