Equipment recall 03E053000 · October 24, 2003
Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and 3 more models
Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, Dodge caravan, and Plymouth voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.
- Consequence
- A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. Note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler Corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wix at 704-864-6711.
- Notes
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Chrysler town & country, Plymouth voyager, and Dodge caravan minivansor any other products manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation.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
- 03E053000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 2003
- Filed by
- WIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 68,563
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
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 (1996-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
- Chrysler Voyager (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Dodge Caravan (1996-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2000-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Plymouth Voyager (1996-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
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