The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E023000·Announced 2023-03-23

Chrysler Recalls Mopar Frame Assemblies Due to Fuel Leak Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar frame assemblies because a stud may puncture the fuel tank during a crash, causing a leak and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame assembly) that poses a significant risk of fire due to fuel leakage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar frame assemblies with part numbers 68495556AA, 68495556AB, 68438094AB, and 68438096AB. The recall addresses a defect where a stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank during a crash, resulting in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved, only the frame assembly part numbers.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Frame Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
165

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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