The consumer was unable to get an appointment to have the fuel leakage recall performed for 11 months. Recall #00 v 268 000.
1999 Dodge Caravan fuel system complaints
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Since november of 2001, following dealer oil change, I began to experience episodes of strong raw fuel fumes, especially after putting any amount of fuel in van. Many witnesses document fumes. I am afraid of fire risk and of the health risks of fumes. I have a small child and I have asthma, so this is a harmful situation. Anything left in car smells like a gas station. I have reported this to the dealer five times. They say they cannot find anything wrong. Started at 20k miles. Now 30k. Also had cylinder #3 fuel injector fail at 27k. (automatic transmission sensor went at 20k and mold found in vapor canister.) chrysler won't help. Also reference odi complaints #748730, 757182, 886982, 9004682 for similar problems reported. Please, I need help right away.
Consumer notice while traveling intermittent strong gas smell in side vehicle or while fuel tank is full. Please provide further information. Ts
1999 dodge caravan: strong fuel oders enter cargo/passenger area of vehicle - oders also noticible outside of van. Fumes are potential for spontanious combustion. Also, exposure to gas fumes (during extended trips and over cumulative time) can be harmful to major organ components within the human body - especially to developing infants. A former complaint was submitted using odi id: 748730 surrounding date: 09/06/2001. "component: fuel: fuel tank assembly: tank summary: smell gasoline coming from the fuel tank, a small amount of gas was leaking down the side of the fuel tank, due to the rollover valve was leaking on the fuel tank, replace fuel tank." the conclusion leads the reader to believe there's potential for ignition if vehicle should be in proximity of an unextinguished ciggarette, ex: at a stop light once a driver/passenger in proximity plucks a butt near vehicle. The findings also lead the reader to believe the roll over valve will fail when capsized contributing to catistrophic ignition/explosion.
Consumer received recall 00v268000 notice for fuel rail. Be advised there were no parts available. Chuck pattersondealership, 200 east ave, chico, ca 95926 530 895 1771. Manager is ken.
I took my van to carl gregory dodge dealership because I heard of a recall due to o ring leakage. My van has a strong odor of gas outside & inside the vehicle & I have 3 small children who are exsposed to this daily. They said my VIN. Number wasn't in the recall & refused to check my van for this defect. I am concerned that my vehicle is leaking also. Our local dodge dealership is : carl gregory, 3749 altama ave, brunswick, georgia 31520. Their phone is: 912‑261‑9600.
Smell gasoline coming from the fuel tank, a small amount of gas was leaking down the side of the fuel tank, due to the rollover valve was leaking on the fuel tank, replace fuel tank.
Your latest information concerning the crash of a 2001 dodge caravan and the fire problem due to a cracked component. Since purchasing my dodge, we have experienced numerous strong gas smells in the cab of the car. We have taken it to 4 dealers and they say they can find nothing. This strong gas smell does not occur all the time, but intermittently. We are concerned for maybe a fire occuring. Where is this strong smell coming from? I called the chrysler assistance number and was told it was my word against the dealers and they would do nothing. I have serveral witnesses to the strong gas smell. We remain concerned, especially since no one will do anything about it. We just wonder if there is a similarity to the recent problem you have reported. We want this corrected, but have hit a dead end every where we turn. We understand it is hard for a dealer to find the problem when it does not happen all the time and there is no specific pattern as to when it will occur. But we don't know where to turn and we are very concerned about a fire in our car. To us, this is a dangerous situation. If you need to call before july 29, we will be at the following phone number until then. 864‑638‑7338. After july 29, we will be at the number given in this questionaire. Thank you.
Consumer believes the vehicle should get better gas mileage, it currently gets 16 mpg in town and 22 highway. Nlm
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