1996 dodge grand caravan caught on fire. ***no answer required***. *mr feul rail leak caused the vehicle to catch on fire while driving.
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system complaints
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While the vehicle was parked, fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. *ak the time belt cover was a problem.
Fuel rail leaked. Recall 00v26800 repairs were performed; however problem still exists.
A/c internal fan switch fails in at least two positions and have had smoke enter inside the van while driving, from I think the fan. Once the fan is turned off the smoke goes away.
While fueling gasoline spilled out from the bottom portion of the fuel tank. An independent mechanic determined that the o-ring snapped off, causing the gasoline to leak.
The consumer requested reimbursement for fuel tank replacement.*mr. The consumer noticed a leak under the van, and seeing the leak become worse after filling up the vehicle, the consumer discovered the van was leaking gasoline. The fuel tank was replaced. *ts
After the recall was performed regarding the fuel rail seal, the vehicle started to misfire, the dealer refused to look at the vehicle without charging consumer.
The meter read less than half a tank of gas, the van ran out of gas, then the engine stalled. The consumer started the vehicle and began to drive when soon after the check engine light illuminated. The consumer was told the problem was a misfired cylinder, the fuel fuel pump was buried inside the gas tank, and when the fuel level dropped below the fuel pump, the pump heated up and sucked in air instead of the gasoline. *scc
The fuel tank cracked and leaked fuel. *jb the consumer was told that the problem was due to the fuel tank assembly which had additional brackets. The consumer felt that this was a design flaw. Scc
Consumer smelled fuel while driving, vehicle was towed to repair shop. Mechanic determined a flexible fuel line is porous from frame to fuel rail, spraying fuel over engine. Ts
While traveling on highway there was a fuel smell coming from inside of the vents, and fuel was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Built in check on top of fuel tank was cracked and leaking. .*jb.
On december 05/2002 my 1996 dodge grand caravan caught on fire. The car was just warming up prior to being used to take my kids to school. The fire was extinguished by the dekalb county, georgia fire department. I learned after the fire that chrysler had a recall related to a fuel rail/system defect. I have all major mechanic work done at the authorized chrysler dealership and was never told of this recall.
The van had been driven 2-3 hours prior and parked. At 3:00 am while parked, the van caught fire in the front more so to the left side. The steering wheel was melted along with the front tires, dashboard, etc. Diamler chrysler is sending a representative out to diagnose the van. This van has a 3.3 litre engine as stated in the recall for the fuel rail cross over tube -o- ring; the federal safety agency recall campaign 02v293000, which the owner has yet to find out if actual recall affects her van. Please describe details ts
Fuel tank leaked profusely when full. Tank had a leaky vent on top repaired cost $300. I noticed several of these tanks setting around the dealers repair area that have been replaced. Dt
The fuel tank was leaking fuel. Ts *tt
The fuel tank pipe filler neck has broken. Dealer has been notified. *mr one or more of the plastic hoses exiting the plastic fuel tank were leaking. The replacement parts are no longer available. Daimler chrysler replaced with steel tank and fuel lines. The consumer states that he had to replace at a price of $740.78. Daimler chrysler refused to reimburse. The consumer feels that the leaking fuel in the garage was a major fire hazard.
The consumer experienced a strong smell of raw fuel inside the vehicle and the garage possibly caused by a faulty fuel tank.
Fuel tank developed a crack and caused fuel leakages. Dealer notifed. Feel free to provide any further information.
Fuel leaking, dealer says at drain tube/tank interface - new tank assembly required with tubes, not covered under warrenty/recalls. Cost to fix $815.00.
Vehicle is leaking fuel from the sealing o ring. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Even after fuel rail recall 00v268000 and replacement of fuel line at elbo, more items of replacement, including tank, were necessary to stop leaks. Please describe details.
Recall 99-v2-216-000/ manufacturer 'sid recall 895 concening fuel leak from tank immediately after it was filled. Consumer never got a chance to pull off from the gas station after paying, and noticed at least half was on the ground. Dealer was notified, and never located cause of problem.vehicle was previously serviced for a recalls in january and april of 2002 for fuel leakage. Please provide more information.
Consumer received recall 00v268, however vehicle had failures prior to receiving the notification, consumer states vehicle started losing power and would not go over 20 MPH, dealer informed consumer that not only did the fuel rail assembly need replacing, but the engine needed to be replaced as well.
Vehicle was leaking fuel in driveway. Consumer received recall 0v26800 for fuel leak. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced seal. , but recall letter stated if fuel was leaking fuel rail assembly would be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Fuel rail line is leaking fluid, and could cause a fire.
Vehicle has a hole on top of gas tank, and tank is leaking gasoline. Dealership is aware of problem.
Recall 00 v 268 000/fuel leakage: dealer: ed moses dodge, scottdale, az; phone 480‑607‑8584 was unable to honor recall repairs, no parts available.*ak. Consumer stated the parts were finally replaced on may 16, 2002.
There is a very strong fuel smell coming into cab of vehicle. Consumer is afraid that a fire may start. Please provide any further information.
The consumer states taking the vehicle in for the fuel leak recall(the federal safety agency id#00-v-268-000 manufacturer recall id# 895). The vehicle had a leak at the top seam of the fuel tank. The consumer states each time the tank was filled the smell of gas lingered for at least two days. The problem did not start until the recall was performed. The dealer was notified.
The federal safety agency 00 v 268 000/ manufacturers recall 895 concerning fuel leakage. Dealer, super store greenville, greenville, mi, phone# 616/754-3635 unable to honor manufacturers recall, no parts available. *ak
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