Strong smell of gasoline inside and outside of vehicle. On occasion it has given me severe headaches and has made my husband dizzy and sick to his stomach. The smell is very strong. I have had the vehicle to the dealership (tim parker chrysler) here in hot springs and they state they can find nothing wrong. I am very concerned there could be a fire or an explosion. This needs to be remedied immediately. If the dealership cannot identify the problem, where might I go?
1997 Dodge Caravan fuel system complaints
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Consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag warning light. Air bag light had been on since she owned the vehicle. The consumer received a letter from the dealer which asked her to bring the vehicle in for service. When the consumer arrived at the dealer it was too late. On the way back home she smelled smoke but kept driving until she reached home. The vehicle was turned off and the consumer looked under the vehicle and saw flames coming from under the vehicle. She got the hose and put the fire out. Then, called the mechanic/dealer. There were also problems with the automatic door locks.
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
I have a broken fuel line on my '1997 dodge caravan,3.0l engine. This is the exact same fuel line problem that dodge had a recall on in the 3.3 and 3.8l engine on all 1997 dodge caravans , recalled I think november, 2000. I went to my local dealer to have the problem fixed, but they refused to honor the recall repair because I had a 3.0 engine. The problem is the same. I think dodge should take care of the repair as well as recall these engines too. All engine sizes on this make and model for the year 1997 should be looked at. My mother-in-law was driving the vehicle at the time the fuel line erupted. The mini van could have caught fire. The fuel sprayed all over the engine.
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.
The vehicle clock spring failed prior to recall notice #b24. The consumer requested reimbursement. *ak
Prior to the recall notification, the consumer had paid for the repairs regarding the clock spring, the consumer requested reimbursement. In addition, the dealer replaced engine oil filter. *ak. Also the gas filler door had to be replaced. *jb
Vehicle is experiencing the same exact problem as the recall number 00v268000 vehicle was not included. Please provide correct vehicle identification number. Ph
Fuel tank, been a problem since we bought it, every time we go to bring the vechicle in for them, then could not find an answer after about the 4th time we brought it in, we said this is to much and we brought it in more then 3 times for the same problem, and we should get repaired free, I belive by lemon law?, well nutthing yet 3 years and running, with several several problems, should all be a recall cause that tomany problems, such as on alldata.com and read about the 97 dodge caravan 3.3l, my lord ever problem on that sheet I have, realy getting on my nerves...
Consumer wants to be reimbursed for clock spring work done on vehicle on march 21, 2002.
Consumer stated that twice while driving the vehicle's cabin filled w/gas fumes resulting in occupants becoming ill. Occurred on 11/24/02 and 11/26/02. Related recall 00v268000, consumer's v.I.n. Is not included. Ts
Consumer states that he notice that gas was leaking from the gas tank, causing gas fumes inside the vehicle. Ts
Consumer states that the parts for recall have not been available for 2 months. And was informed by dealer that they would call them back when part were available. But consumer was never called. Ts
Michael schottland on behalf of the deceased owner stephanie berman. Ms. Bermans vehicle, while in motion, turned over and became engulfed in a fire that LED to her death, there was a recall 00v268 regarding the possibility of a fire.
Got recall notice 00v268000 on fuel rails. Had repaired vehicle. However, currently, vehicle stalls. Vehicle was running fine before recall. Not satisfied with recall.
Fuel sending unit is linking fluid.
Consumer received a recall on the fuel line assembly. However, manufacturer and dealership do not have the part to replace the defective component.*ak
Received recall 00v268000 concerning fuel injection leak. Dealer does not have parts and does not know when parts will be in. Please add VIN.
Got the federal safety agency recall notice 00v268000/ manufacturer's recall 895. Called to make an appointment, and dealer indicated there were no parts. Tried to contact dealer several times, but no return call.
On three occassions consumer smelled a strong smell of raw gasoline after the vehicle had been parked for a period of time. The strong smell is in the interior of the vehicle.
There was recall 00v268000 on a fuel injection system. It was confirmed with manufacturer. However, recall did not involve this vehicle. With out warning a fire broke out, resulting in total vehicle damage.
Consumer received recall 00v268000 letter on fuel rail cross over. Dealer told consumer that parts were not available.
Consumer received a recall 00v268000 for fuel rail. Dealership had no parts available. Mark thomas motor; 2315 santian hwy, southeast, albany. 541 967 9105 service manager for dealership.
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.
While driving would smell gas fumes coming inside vehicle. Have contacted dealership. Please provide further information.
My wife and I have had several incidents of gasoline smells inside our van over the past two years. We have brought this to the attention of chrysler/dodge dealers two or three times. They indicated they could not do anything about the problem as it wasn't happening when they looked at the vehicle. We have recently read an article in the december 16, 2001 issue of the detroit news and free press which indicates a serious problem. We wanted to bring it to your attention that our engine size and vehicle year were not indicated in this article. After reading this article we really do not want to drive the vehicle for risk of serious injury or death. We cannot believe daimlerchrysler has been so slow in their response to this serious problem which has went back at least two years for us. Thank you!
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.
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