1997 Dodge RAM 2500: fuel leak

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 6 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for several weeks and approximately one quarter tank of gasoline evaporated. The failure recurred fifteen times. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers but neither could determine the cause for the failure. Fifteen years passed and the contact began to smell gasoline when exiting the vehicle. He also noticed gasoline fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump was leaking and based on the components that were surrounding the fuel pump, had been leaking for quite some time. The pressure relief roll over valve was identified as the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 6 and the current mileage was 43,385. Updated 6/14/13

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor in the vehicle. He later discovered a fuel leak and contacted the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v199000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Engine · TX · fire

1997 dodge ram 2500 experiencing engine problems.*mr consumer backed out the driveway and as the vehicle reached the street, the engine died. Consumer started the vehicle, at first it seemed to have choked then went on fine. The consumer decided to get another vehicle because it was acting sluggish. When the consumer arrived to the dip she smelled fumes. It wasn't gas but an oily smell, it lasted a few seconds. Consumer wasn't sure if it was her vehicle because the vehicle in front of hers had a smoking tailpipe. The consumer decided to pulled over and phoned a wrecker. Before she could pull over other drivers and by-standers were informing her of smoke. She didn't smell or see any smoke. Within seconds the entire front of the vehicle caught fire. The consumer turned the vehicle off and opened the door. Flames were coming from under the vehicle as well. She jumped and landed on the grass and that's when she heard a loud bang, looked back and the entire front and inside front of the vehicle was on fire. Upon returning home she checked the driveway for any fuel leakage but there wasn't any. *ph

Filed Sep 11, 2003 · Fuel system · 141,500 miles · VA

1997 dodge diesel 2500: fuel line directly behind drivers side front wheel has a hole worn in it by way of contact with neighboring fuel or other line. The neighboring line has a connector or fitting that through vibration and direct contact has worn a hole in the metal fuel line. The line is pressurized adn releases diesel fuel through the hole onto the vehicle frame and undercarriage. Rate of leakage is suffucient to release approximately one gallon of fuel in a 20 minute period. Line is also corroded from years of winter road surface treatment and may have contributed to the wear of the line. However there is no question that contact between teh two lines is the main reason for the damage line and fuel leak. The vehicle is being repaired at the dodge dealer in culpeper virginia, during the week of september 15, 2003.

Filed Nov 22, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · DE

Vacuum leak in engine/lost cruise control/engine was knocking at 30 MPH or higher, and leaking gasoline on top of motor. Also, when applying gas, air vents would go to defrost automaticaly.