Consumer is not satisfied with the recall notification, the vehicle was brought in to be repaired and was denied, vehicle had to be empty of gasoline in order to complete recall repair of the fuel pump module, the notification did not state this. (99v‑216)
1996 Dodge Caravan fuel system complaints
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After recall repair of the fuel pump module seal (99v216) the tank seal began to leak. Nlm
The federal safety agency recall 99v216000 and manufacturer's recall 845/ fuel tank assembly. No parts were available.
Recall 99v216 000/ fuel pump: while driving noticed smoke from hood. Pulled vehicle over, and popped hood, and saw the fire on top of engine. While trying to extinguish the fire, consumer received burns to the eye area. A day later, recall notice came by mail. Dealer was not contacted at this time.
Recall 99v216000. Fuel lekage resulted when the tank was filled after the recall was repaired. Dealer has since repaired the vehicle and the tank continues to leak fuel, third attempt to fix replaced new gas tank and fuel pump..
Recall 99v216000/fuel pump: after picking up vehicle from dealer shop for recall repairs, consumer was filling vehicle with fuel and was about to start vehicle when someone noticed fuel leaking from vehicle. Dealer notified of repairs failure.
Brakes squeaking continously. Yh
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification resulting in leakage on several occasions. (99v‑216)
Consumer was driving at 25mph on the highway. He was looking in his rear mirror and he noticed smoke trail. Gasoline was dripping from underneath the pipe, and the car was on fire. When he applied brakes,the car kept moving. *ak the vehicle cut off in the middle of highway traffic going 55 MPH due to a faulty fuel pump which the manufacturer replaced. 15 months later fuel began to leak from underneath the vehicle causing fire while the customer was driving.
Fuel tank developed leak in seal around fuel tank plug pressed in at the maufacturer's facility. I called chrysler and told them my problem and they told me that they could do nothing but charge me full price to replace the fuel tank. This should have been replaced by chrsler , because it was a manufacturer's defect.
Both front and rear rollover valves to tank joints were leaking, tsb #665 was performed prior to incident/failure. Mjs
When the gas tank is full there is a strong smell of fuel, and vehicle leaks gas. Dealer couldnt find the cause.
When filling gas tank , fuel will leak onto ground, causing a fire hazard.
When filling up gas tank, gas will spill underneath the vehicle causing fire hazard. Dealer told consumer not to till tank.
Fuel tank is leaking near top of filler cap--dealer indicated that it would b $450.00 to replace it. The federal safety agency action #:pe99010 stated that there was an investigation on this particular make/model on feb. 3, 1999. Please let me know the results
Plastic fuel tank is caving in, only allowing 12 gallons of gas when should hold 20 gallons. Dealer / manufacturer. Notified and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's expense. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. *ak tank replaced on 9-8-99.
Fuel is leaking from the tank. Dealer agreed to fix the tank, but not cover the labor. Manufacturer will also cover the parts. New tank installed. *ak
While driving vehicle consumer started smelling something burning, and noticed smoke coming from the rear of vehicle. Pulled vehicle over and stepped out. Then an explosion came from the rear of vehicle. No one hurt. Dealer/mfr notified. *ak
Gas tank is leaking fuel, casuing fire hazard. Complete gas tank was replaced . Please provide further information.
Integrated child seat wont retract when pulled out. Weatherstripping on drivers door fell off found out the drivers door was not aligned properly. Constant belt noise especially during wet conditions. Dealer must repeatedly tighten them. Brakes pulsate when applying them. Replaced numerous components on rear brakes. Fuel tank would not read fuel level correctly. Dealer had to replace fuel tank, fuel pump, and other components and said the fuel tank was bowed. Dual sliding doors have to be repeatedly adjusted because they become difficult to slide. Driver's side window regulator broke for no apparent reason. Right rear child safety seat had hole in the buckle. Replaced battery once.installed child safety belt extensions due to recall. Van is now back in shop for unknown problems, will not start.
Fuel port feed line failed leaking gasoline from point above fuel tank. Dealer had previously replaced fuel port feed line as part of an earlier recall. Dealer informed me that the replacement feed line no longer fit the original equipment fuel tank and the whole tank had to be replaced also. Fuel leak was significant upon filling the tank and I had to have the leak replaced asap. Possible fire hazard associated with a fuel line repair previously done under recall in 1996/97.
Vehicle was leaking gas due to a crack on the top of the fuel tank, located at the emission connections. Dealer replaced the tank. *ak
Water entered into the distributor cap which caused a fire. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Consumer smelled gasoline caused by gas leaking from the top of the gas tank which was plastic and not sealed properly. Please give any further details.
Fuel tank started leaking gas even though the van was not involved in any accident. Could have been a real safety issue if not detected in advance. Contact the dealer for replacement.
Gas gauge inside fuel tank failed, replacement failed also. Mjs
Seal at the top of the gas tank failed, causing leakage. Also on another occasion a clip at the fuel filter broke, disconnecting the gas line, causing vehicle to experience failure.
A hole has developed in the gas tank, where the filler tube connects into the tank, which causes fuel leakage. Please give any further details.
Recall remdey did not correct the problem for the fuel tank rollover valve is allowing fuel to pass into the vapor canister. Recall 95v236000. Please give any further details.
Door lock inoperable. Yh
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