Issue ID | 1123862 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10649490 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 04/10/11 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In april of 2014 i informed my local chrysler dealer of a stalling problem on our chrysler 300c. This problem first occurred in 2011 after fueling the vehicle and pulling into traffic. The engine did restart and cleared itself out right away. I complained to the dealer and at that time i'm guessing it was a new issue because " we have never heard of that". After doing some research i found out others were also having this problem after fill up. In feb 2014 i read an article about a lifetime warranty on these and other lx platform chryslers on these tanks. Back to the dealership i go with this information and the local dealer put me on a waiting list. In sept. 2014 we were told we were next on the list for a new tank. It is now late october and still no tank. The dealership told me there were 2000 of these tanks on backorder and the would be distributed as they are built. Today i called the chrysler support line. The lady was very sympathetic. She called my dealer and somehow i went from next on the list to #3 on the list. I now feel that the bean counters think a lot of the cars will somehow go away and then so will the problem. A few stalled vehicles involved in lethal crashes caused by this stalling issue linked to the fuel shut off float sticking may be what it takes. We know that by only fueling the tank to 3/4 full we do not have the problem. If we should trade this vehicle the next owner needs to know that there is a lifetime warranty on the tank but there is no parts support. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DELAND, FL |
VIN pattern | 2C3LA63H26HXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 25/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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