1997 Dodge RAM 1500: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 181,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, a strong fuel odor emitted from the cabin. An independent technician diagnosed that the fuel tank in house fuel line fractured prematurely causing the fuel to leak on top of the fuel tank and onto the ground. The mechanic advised that the fuel line need to be replaced but the parts needed were no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,000. Updated 5/29/15*cn updated 9/28/2017

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NJ · fire

Upon exiting vehicle after short trip (2 miles), noticed strong fuel odor. Looked under truck and observed fuel streaming down over hot exhaust pipe beneath engine compartment. Inspection of engine revealed burst line connecting fuel rails, causing fuel to spray over hot engine/exhaust, extreme fire hazard. Cannot be driven due to fire hazard. Line is not rubbing on anything or flexing to cause failure.

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Airbags, Fuel system · AL

Started smelling strong gas fumes. Had checked and found gas tank was cracked on top and running down both sides very close to exhaust pipes. Fire hazard. Had to have gas tank and fuel pump replaced at my expense. Seems to me a gas tank should last longer than 7 years or be a factory defect.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · WI

I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500. I noticed a strong gas smell and found that the plastics fuel rail was spraying gas onto the intact manifold. This was located on the drivers side by the firewall. I took it to the dealer and I was told that the part was superseded by a new design and it would take a week to get the parts.

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Electrical · 103,000 miles · IN

Passenger side exterior mirror is defective. It will not remain stationary and move around in the wind. Within the first week of ownership, a smell of fuel became increasing stronger and a whining sound upon takeoff became louder. I found the leak at the end of the driver's side plastic! Fuel rail next to the fire wall above the intake manifold. This started after outside temperature reached 1 degree fahrenheit. Fuel falls directly onto a really hot motor. Fog lights, cruise control and horn does not work.

Filed Dec 31, 1999 · Fuel system · KY

Strong gas smell; called one dealer who was booked solid, (byrd dodge, saltlick, ky.) he said "fuel leaks on the 97 dodge ram 5.2 are not common"; fuel rail ordered from detroit because not stocked by any local dealers; mann dodge said not to drive--fuel dripping onto manifold; fr part superseded and required adapter; owner-customer suspects the part was flawed at manufacturer.

Filed Oct 27, 1999 · Fuel system · NY

Had the vehicle serviced about a month ago per manufacture recommendations. Noticed intermittly smell of fuel but it became increasing stronger and more frequent within the last week. Found the leak at the end of the driver's side fuel rail next to the fire wall above the intake manifold. Contacted the dealer in the process of being repaired.

Filed Dec 3, 1998 · Fuel system · MO · fire

Consumer had been driving vehicle for about 45 minutes when he started to smell a strong smell of fuel. Then he parked vehicle, but with engine still running vehicle started getting on fire and exploded. Also, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs of intake manifold on october 16, 1998. Dealer had told consumer that they will investigate.