Got recall 00v268000/ manufacturer's recall 895 and called dealer to make an appointment. Dealer indicated there were no parts. Dealer didn't know when parts will be in.
1997 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system complaints
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Fuel tank is normally attached by two bolts, however since a bolt was missing one of the straps was loose and was dragging on the pavement, the bolt holding the second strap was loose and halfway out of the bolt opening.
Fuel tank was leaking while parked and vehicle idling. When driving fuel would gush out of tank. At dealership, mechanic had replaced fuel filter, and problem still exists. Had the fuel tank replaced.
Fire started in engine compartment burning the fuel rail. There is recall 00v268000 for a fuel rail leak on this vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.*ak the vehicle was burned but not destroyed.
Fuel injector o-ring have failed,causing fuel to leak which could result in fire hazard. Please provide further information.
Engine has quit without warning while being driven six times between 1/1/00 and 5/17/00. It has occurred at all speeds, sets no codes, does not hesitate, stumble, spudder, just quits like you turned off the key! On several of these occasions accidents were almost caused by vehicles behind my vehicle not realizing my deacceleration and stop. Replaced fuel pump, knock sensor, crankshaft sensor..
Fuel pump failed. Yh
Was told that plastic fuel tank warped and allows gasoline to leak from the connector between fuel tank and line leading to engine. This created a very dangerous situation by puddling gasoline under the van. Was told by the dealer that this defect was not uncommon. Dealer indicated that the entire gas tank must be replaced.
Defective fuel sending unit malfunctioned, causing incorrect reading in the fuel gauge which indicated the tank was full, but actually did not have any fuel. This could cause vehicle to stall. Vehicle has had a serious rear end collision. There was a recall for 1997 cherokee, but not for the town and country which hs the same problem. Please provide further information.
Consumer put vehicle in drive and vehicle experienced surged, crashing into a church, consumers foot was not on the accelerator at any time, the air bags failed to deploy. Consumer recently experienced a bad fuel smell and difficulty starting vehicle, a dealer stated that they could not find any problems and that the consumer needed to take the vehicle back to the dealer where it was purchased, consumer had the fuel pump replaced.
The defective fuel tank assembly, causing gas leakage and fumes due to a defective o- ring. Dealer replaced fuel tank twice. Dealer stated the gasoline destroed the o ring which caused this problem.
Gas tank makes sounds loud when accelerating.
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