2002 pt cruiser fire.
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel system complaints
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While driving in reverse at approximately 3 MPH, the driver was warned by pedestrians that the vehicle was on fire. The driver exited the vehicle and a strong smell of gasoline could be detected. The driver opened the hood and there was a rush of flames, which died down after a second. The fire appeared to originate at the low center of the fire wall at the fuel line, which is located near the catalytic converter. Orlando fire department report stated the fire was due to a fuel leak. *ak *nm
When first cranking ca rit will rev itself up, the speedometer goes to 120mph rpms tachs out, and then drops below 1/2 RPM, sputters and backfire soff. Had in chrysler dealership 3 times for this and unable to find a problem. Told me that a sensor could be going bad. Now while my mother was driving out of neighborhood the car went dead as does with me at times at stop sign and refused to crank again. Called roadside had it for a charge of 75.00 and was told I had bad gas and wanted another 510.00 to fix. Was told not covered under reg. Warranty or the 1300.00 extended bumper to bumper we purchased.
Consumer noticed fuel was in the oil. Dealer indicated fuel pump module secondary seal failed.
I have owned my 2002 pt cruiser since may of 2002. Since the beginning, I have had trouble fueling up the tank. After about 3-5 gallons of gasoline has filled the tank, the hose shuts off. Begin again and it shuts off. This happens an average of 8-10 times during the fueling. The dealership tells me that it's because the opening to the tank has been made smaller to avoid splashbacks outside of the car. It is a royal pain everytime I gas up. Is there no solution?
Consumer made recall repair appointment with dealer regarding recall 02v215000. When arrived at dealership was informed by service department that recall could not be done due to "dealer" issues.
After the recall regarding the fuel pump module was performed, the problem recurred. Upon inspection of the vehicle by another dealership, they indicated the recall was never done. Recall #02v215000)
No parts available recall#02v215000fuel pump module-mounting flange. Litchfield chrysler litchfield, il 217‑324‑3909. Nlm
Parts for recall 02v215000 have not been available for 3 weeks, and they didn't know when they will be available.
The vehicle was in a significant rear end accident on 5/20/2002. It was repaired and returned after more than a month. Upon return the gas milage went to 13 mpg and the car would have a gas smell coming through the vents after a long idle or short stop. The dealer checked the fuel system and couldn't find any problem. Upon reading chrysler's fuel pump defect recall for an indident discovered in an accident, our situation appears strickingly similar. Chrysler reports no prior complaints because their service people cannot identify the problem! I hope the car does not blow up on us in its present condition!!!
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