Chrysler LHS fuel smell problems

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · ND

I noticed a gas smell while driving and thought that since I had recently put gas into the vehicle that that was what I smelled. The smell persisted and I had the hood open and I noticed that gas was gushing out of the front middle part of the engine. My engine light had come on and it was flashing on and off so I parked it and it now sits. I rely on my car to get to work. I was told that a fire could start and I feared for my safey and others around me.

Filed Nov 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler lhs. The contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system: gasoline: fuel injection system) in 1999 for an abnormal gasoline smell. The contact stated that the odor had returned and the smell of gasoline was extremely overpowering. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and it was determined that the o-rings failed. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Fuel system · 175,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chrysler lhs. While driving 25 MPH, strong gasoline fumes began to enter the passenger compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer per the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The dealer stated that the failure occurred with the driver side fuel rail, therefore rendering the recall as null and void even though the parts and failure were identical. No repairs were made. The VIN and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 175,000. Updated 01/02/08. *lj updated 12/12/07

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Fuel system · 145,541 miles · MD

Recall 98v184000 concerning fuel leakage. Consumer smelled a strong gasoline odor while driving 35-40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the o-rings cracked and leaked fuel onto the engine. Consumer contacted the manufacturer. A manufacturer's representative informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Fuel system · FL

Consumer received a recall notice replacement fuel rail o ring to reinforce the fuel outlet rail. While driving consumer smelled a fuel odor coming inside from the vents. Consumer was able to pull over and noticed oil on top of the engine leaking underneath. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle was not under a recall. A recall was done four years ago, and consumer had to pay for repairs.

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 Nov 22, 2003 · Fuel system · WI

Around 9/15/03 - my 1994 lhs started to vibrate while idling. The problem got worse and one day I noticed the smell of gas. I took it to my repair shop for repair. He had the car from 10/7 to 10/11 trying to determine the problem and finally repaired it. After paying $433.89 for the repair, I looked at the repair history (the car belonged to my husband) and found out that the car had a o-ring recall in 1999. That was supposed to have fixed the problem. I contacted russ darrow, authorized chrysler dealer, about the recall work and they said the repair should have lasted longer than 4 years. They weren't willing to do anything since I had work done by archer auto. I have the receipts for all repair work. I would like to get a refund of the money I paid but more importantly I would like someone to verify that the work done was correct and that I am not going to have a problem with a fire from gas leaking from the o-ring.

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · TX

Very noticeable gasoline smell located in driver/passenger seating area. Smell is first noticed upon starting of vehicle engine and/or when using the heat vent or air conditioning.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Fuel system · TX

Consumer state while traveling notice engine running rough and fuel smell around the engine vehicle was service by dealer. Technician notice that the o rings had harding around the injectors and that was causing the fuel leak. Please provide further information.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Fuel system · GA

A gasoline odor in passenger compartment. Dealership has examined vehicle approximately six times, and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. Note: recall 98v184000 repairs were performed on january 18, 2000. Please provide any additional information / documentation.