Vehicle recall 02V274000 · October 8, 2002
Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country
On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. Owner notification began October 28, 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.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. B25.ALSO, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V274000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2002
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- B25
- Owner notification
- October 28, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 116,029
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (2002): 2002
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2002): 2002
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