Issue ID | 308725 |
Internal NHTSA # | 892015 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 04/07/01 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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. *slc |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CAPITAL HIEGHTS, MD |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP2533VRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 03/06/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
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