1997 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems

Filed Aug 4, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · VA · fire

While parked at a stop sign the vehicle started to smoke. A fire then appeared coming out of the hood. 911 was called and fire squad came. Within 5 minutes the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames. Fire extinguishers were used but it could not put out the fire. Fire truck came and by this time the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. Firemen used water to finally control the fire. Fire restarted and had to be put out again and eventually the fire was completely extinguished. It was perhaps only 10 minutes for the fire to start, spread, and completely and utterly destroy the van. Because of the intensity, quickness of the fire, and the difficulty in putting it out, it appears to be a fuel related fire. I read that dodge had fuel line "o" rings that could be defective and that could have been the cause. I called dodge headquarters and explained the event. I am still waiting for a call back.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 212,021 miles · CA

Fuel leak in engine compartment from degrading o-rings on fuel injection rail. Fuel dripping onto engine from fuel rail clamp o-rings replaced previously on the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 00v268000 in 2002. Contacted daimler chrysler at 800‑853‑1403 requesting dangerous repeat problem with fuel o-rings be repaired by dealer at no-charge.manufacturer declined free repair request stating my 1997 vehicle has too many miles.

Filed Oct 29, 2010 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the engine suddenly caught fire while he was driving at approximately 30 MPH. The contact called the fire department to extinguish the fire and a fire report was available. The entire engine compartment was burned. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would send someone to inspect the vehicle. The local dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 170,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Fuel system · 175,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic stop there was an unusual noise coming from the vehicle. She then noticed there were flames coming from the front drivers side fender. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was available. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The contact believed the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system) was the cause the failure. The manufacturer advised her that her VIN was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 175,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Fuel system · NC · fire

1997 dodge caravan gas on the inside of the car*cw the consumer stated after he filled the gas tank, it quickly ran out. As the consumer was going back to the gas station, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The consumer was able to get out of the vehicle safely. The fire department came to put the fire out. The consumer was then informed the fuel rail had burst and came loose which caused fuel to leak, which caused the fire.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Fuel system, Transmission · 30,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the transmission and the o-rings on the fuel injectors are failing. Chrysler stated that the vehicle was not included in recall # 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 192,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle after paying for the related repairs. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced three times. The contact had two faulty fuel pumps, and broke down twice while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed twice . The failure mileage was 110,000. After the third failure the mechanic installed a brand name other than the one listed on the recall notice. The contact requested 100% reimbursement and received 50% for the repairs. The replacement fuel pump wasan after market fuel pump module and the safety recall notice was from recall management, inc., and the manufacturer of the part was master/tigas. The contact would like a copy of the complaint sent to master tigas and not daimler chrysler due to the specifics listed on the recall notice. The current mileage was 145,000. *ak updated 03/19/07.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · AL

Recall 00v268999 concerning fuel leakage. Gasoline odor/fume was getting into the vehicle when idling or at a stop position. Consumer contacted the dealer about this recall. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Fuel system · PA · crash · fire

Foia request info re chrysler minivan recalls initiated 1/25/02, engine and fuel line malfunctions that resulted in fires . *bf information request from consumers attorney. Attorney is pursuing a wrongful death claim for the consumer. Consumer burned to death in a vehicle wreck in 1997. Campaign id number : 03e053000. This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager, and dodge caravan minivans or any other products manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation. *tc

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

There was a gas smell inside the cabin of the van upon starting the van or when the heat was on. There was a recall (00v268000) issued for the fuel injection system, but the VIN number was outside the remedy scope. *nlm