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.
1997 Dodge Caravan: fuel leak
16 of the 706 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
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
The consumer received recall notice# 00v268000 subject: fuel leakage about a month ago. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who kept the vehicle over night. Consumer called to find out when the vehicle would be ready. Dealer stated the parts were on order. Consumer picked the vehicle up, and the dealer stated they would notify by mail when the part were available. *ak the vehicle hasn't been called into the shop. *scc
Vehicle is experiencing the same defect with fuel leakage as stated in recall 00 v 268 000; but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.
Consumer states that he notice that gas was leaking from the gas tank, causing gas fumes inside the vehicle. Ts
Consumer noticed gas leakage also received recall 00v268000 letter. Please provide any further information.
While driving, consumer began to smell gasoline fumes and pulled to the shoulder, the vehicle burst into flames in the engine compartment, fuel was leaking from the fuel delivery system in the engine compartment, claim 13-7076-635.
This was a fuel leak on the top of fuel tank at one of the openings for the three items that connect to the tank. This was diagnosed in march, 1999. However, we had noticed a gas smell prior to this (1998-1999 most likely) and reported it, but nothing was found. We live on a steep hill and from aug, 1997-dec, 2000, we primarily parked the van in the garage where it was level. In dec, 2000, we started parking it on the hill and started noticing a gas smell and a gas drip from the tank when the car was parked up hill. Most likely the leak has been from day one and when we had a full tank and drove up the hill, some of it would leak out. The servicing dealer (hayes chrysler, lawrenceville, ga) identified the problem in march, 2001 and estimated a ~$700 repair to replace the tank, as the gaskets were most likely the problem, but it was more reliable to replace the whole tank. I believe, this was an improper and high quote and stated such and then I requested a repair under safety considerations and asked them to contact the manufacturer's rep. They did and chrysler provided the tank and I paid the labor ($198) -- I probably should not have paid the labor. I know they have had some recalls related to simlar issues and rollovers. I do not understand the signature requirement -- I assume you relay the vehicle information, but not my personal information, correct?
While driving at 25 MPH consumer noticed white smoke coming from tail pipe. Then, white smoke and flames were coming from under the hood. Consumer stopped car and turned ignition off. Consumer exited the car, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer feels this may related to recall for fuel leakage. *ak consumer states vehicle was in shop for transmission problems on february 16th, 2001.
Fuel leaking from o-rings. 3.0 engine not included in recall # 00v268000.
Fuel injection delivery system leaks fuel from some of the sealing o-ring or from hair line cracks in thermostat fuel injection rail. *ak the o-rings had ruptured on the fuel injection rail causing the fuel to run on to the valve covers and manifolds.
Fuel tank leaking gasoline near left rear tire.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 00V268000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Caravan fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?
16 of 706 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 83Adaptive cruise 45Wipers 42Transmission failure 28Fire or smoke 24Stalling 23Headlights 15Loss of power 15Check engine light 13Slipping 12No deployment 10Fuel smell 10Power steering loss 10Door locks 8Grinding brakes 7Engine failure 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Won't shift 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Harsh shifting 6Ball joint 5Coil spring 5Premature wear 5Seat belt 5
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