1994 Chrysler LHS: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 105,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler lhs. While driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 145,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler lhs. Within a few seconds of parking his vehicle the contact noticed smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle, then he saw flames coming from the underneath the hood. He and the passenger got out of the vehicle and ran away from the vehicle. Within a few minutes, the flames were at least 30 feet in the air. The fire department arrived within 5 minutes and they extinguished the fire within 15 minutes. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and he was not sure if the fire department also filed a report. The contact had scheduled an appointment with an authorized dealer for january 3, 2011 because he heard a noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. He referenced recall 98v184000, fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system. His parents were the original owners of the vehicle and stated that the recall repair was never performed on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 145,000. Updated 8/6/12 *cn updated 08/15/2012

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · WA · fire

I own a 1994 chrysler lhs. On jan 2, 2011, I parked the car and turned the ignition off. The car had been making a strange sound (like it was stuck in 3rd gear) for approx 2 months. I had scheduled an appointment with my mechanic for jan 4,2011. What I thought was steam start rising from under the hood, but then I saw bright red, yellow and orange flames along the hoods edge. My passenger and I exited the vehicle and began running. Within 15 seconds flames shot 30 feet in the air. I called 911 and fire and police responded. The fire dept was there within minutes and the fire had only burned approx 15 minutes. The entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. Just the engine block sat on the tar street. The tow truck driver said for the fire to have burned so hot, so fast, it must have been leaking fuel for several months or even a year. He also told me about the fuel injector recall, the car was a total loss and I only carried liability insurance. Do I have any recourse.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 164,000 miles · IA

While on vacation in florida we noticed a strong smell of gas inside the car while driving. After looking the engine over we noticed that the fuel injector rail in the front of the engine was squirting gas out on both sides. Had this happened while we were coming to florida on the long drive the car would have caught fire! This could have caused serious injury to my family and myself. I would like to know if my car was ever recalled to fix this problem? This has ruined our trip to orlando as we missed our reservation time do to this problem. We have no way home now.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Electrical · PA · fire

Consumer states that while driving vehicle caught on fire without warning.

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Engine · 160,000 miles · IL · fire

Fire in engine compartment that totally destroyed car. There was a large puddle of gas in driveway under car prior to fire. Car had been idling in driveway for about 10 to 15 min. Before driving the kids to the bus stop. Wife and kids were in car with engine running and had smelled something like fuel. First bus had picked up 2 kids left then wife saw smoke heard noise saw flames from under hood and got other children out of car just before passenger compartment was starting to burn. Car was totally burned through out. Reported incident to chrysler due to a previous recall that had been performed to the fuel system about 3 to 4 year before incident. Was told due to the extensive damage to car (after inspection by chrysler's inspector) that fire was of undetermined cause and was not their responsibility because recall had been performed. Even though prior to their inspection I (a mechanic of 20+years ) could not see a problem with the fuel supply lines to engines fuel rail. Would like a further investigation into this incident to prevent possible future injuries to people or possible loose of life.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Engine · CT · fire

While driving on highway 55 MPH white smoke came out the back of vehicle and car started to accelerate. Pulled over, white smoke came out of engine then turned into flames. Contacted fire dept. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Fuel system · TX

Vehicle was leaking fuel. Consumer was advised by the dealer not to drive automobile because it may catch on fire. Vehicle was later included in recall, and repaired. *ak

Filed Jul 1, 1998 · Electrical · AZ · fire

While driving vehicle burst into flames underneath the hood. Got out of vehicle and put flames out. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, and they stated it could have been an engine compartment fire.

Filed Jun 2, 1998 · Fuel system · MI · fire

Driving at approximatley 55 MPH ,heard loud noise ,saw smoke coming underneath vehicle ,smoke started coming out of vent. Leaking fuel line from fuel injector caused the vehicle to catch on fire.

Filed Oct 6, 1997 · Fuel system · OH

Consumer states that independent mechanic tuned vehicle up . The fuel rail was leaking . The mechanic told owner that vehicle could have caught on fire. The dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Aug 6, 1997 · Fuel system · FL · fire

After starting the vehicle, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood due to fuel lines leaking gas. Please describe.