2009 Chrysler Sebring & 2009 Dodge Avenger recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 Sebring and dodge Avenger equipped with 2.4L engine passenger vehicles. A compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module CAN result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. As a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there is still fuel remaining in the tank.
💥 The risk
This could cause a crash without warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V047000
- Manufacturer recall #
- J02
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 91
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 16, 2009
- Built
- Oct 14, 2008 – Dec 11, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. J02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .